MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake efficiency low,18%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FY08 EXH safe to buy?
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