MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside font fog lamp broken
Offside front Tyre Very Slightly out of shape
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge
Offside front fog lamp lens broken
Oil leak, but not excessive Down the back of engine on offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around offside front lower Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread pattern
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Slight fuel around fuel filter area
chunk out of rhr tyre sidewall
rhf tyre worn to 3mm
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY08 TGU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?
FY08 TGU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2008.
Is FY08 TGU safe to buy?
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