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FY08 TGE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,573 mi
Last recorded142,573 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 TGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 142,573 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 142,573 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 141,408 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 139,665 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 138,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 130,722 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 130,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 97,376 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 97,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 82,937 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 82,915 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,197 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damaged windscreen

Fail 15 Aug 2017 77,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damaged windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,806 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 69,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 6 Aug 2015 63,109 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 50,907 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape 225/45/17

Pass 20 May 2013 39,126 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 31,005 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 25,902 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 TGE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TGE, 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 TGE registered?

FY08 TGE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is FY08 TGE safe to buy?

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