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FY08 MOF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,975 mi
Last recorded97,975 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 97,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 95,550 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,431 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,772 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 90,435 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 89,829 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,647 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,761 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 85,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,233 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 83,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,757 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 54,757 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,747 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,094 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 MOF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY08 MOF registered?

FY08 MOF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is FY08 MOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 MOF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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