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FY08 EXH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,883 mi
Last recorded144,883 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2021 144,883 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 142,637 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 139,222 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 139,220 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 125,863 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 125,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 112,792 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 112,792 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,219 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake efficiency low,18%

Fail 3 Jun 2016 97,103 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,724 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre inner tread wearing uneven

o/s/r tyre inner tread wearing uneven

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre losing shape on inner edge

offside rear tyre losing shape on inner edge

uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,131 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 31,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,660 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,679 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 EXH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY08 EXH, 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 EXH registered?

FY08 EXH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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