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FY08 EXC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,075 mi
Last recorded135,075 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 EXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 135,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 134,048 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 126,046 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 112,466 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 112,466 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 97,249 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 88,977 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav holder (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,797 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,791 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,586 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 53,850 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,193 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 EXC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EXC, 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 EXC registered?

FY08 EXC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FY08 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 EXC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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