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FV08 XYN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,995 mi
Last recorded107,995 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XYN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 107,995 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 107,995 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,132 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 103,130 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 97,765 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,692 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 76,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 76,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,255 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,190 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,330 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 47,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,364 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,209 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,275 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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FV08 XYN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV08 XYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV08 XYN registered?

FV08 XYN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is FV08 XYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 XYN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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