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FY08 EXF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,428 mi
Last recorded121,428 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 121,428 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 114,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 109,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is corroded in middle (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,436 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,262 miles

Nearside Front near side front Tyre staring to split in tread

Nearside Rear near side rear Tyre starting to crack in tread

Offside Front off side front starting to crack in tread

Fail 17 Mar 2016 92,262 miles

Nearside Front near side front Tyre staring to split in tread

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

Nearside Rear near side rear Tyre starting to crack in tread

Offside Front off side front starting to crack in tread

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 92,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working mechanical not electrical fault (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall minor split

Nearside Rear tyre tread inner shoulder worn uneven

both front tyres outer sidewall minor damage +mino perishing on tread

exhaust tail section heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,813 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 76,876 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 69,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 30 Jun 2012 63,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight cut in o/s/r tyre

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 EXF 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 84.6%.

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 EXF, 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 EXF registered?

FY08 EXF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FY08 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 EXF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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