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FY08 EWP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,005 mi
Last recorded123,005 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 123,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT! Recommend changing immediately. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT! Recommend changing immediately. (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack seeping (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 123,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT! Recommend changing immediately. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT! Recommend changing immediately. (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack seeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,319 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 114,319 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,893 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,086 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 225/45/17

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,517 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 84,431 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack boot due to rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,110 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,431 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,742 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 EWP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EWP, 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 EWP registered?

FY08 EWP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is FY08 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 EWP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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