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FY08 EWG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,330 mi
Last recorded178,330 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 EWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 178,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 178,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 168,203 miles

Front Enine oily but no obvious leaks.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Roughness in top mounting when turning from lock to lock. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 150,260 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 116,370 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 93,405 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 85,508 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,296 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,167 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wiper

Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper shocker bearing

Fail 26 Mar 2018 77,871 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper shocker bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 73,702 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,080 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 66,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,108 miles

o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,806 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wall

o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,636 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 51,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,100 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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FY08 EWG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY08 EWG, 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 FY08 EWG registered?

FY08 EWG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FY08 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 EWG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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