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FY08 XJB

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,538 mi
Last recorded153,538 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 153,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 142,022 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 140,828 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED SLIGHT

Fail 18 Aug 2016 140,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Front NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED SLIGHT

Pass 17 Aug 2015 140,050 miles

eml light on intermittant

front pipe exhaust blowing flex joint when moved

n/s jacking blocks x2 missing

o/s/f drop link boot small pin hole

o/s/f head lamp bracket broken

power steering signs leaking alot

Fail 15 Aug 2015 140,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml light on intermittant

front pipe exhaust blowing flex joint when moved

n/s jacking blocks x2 missing

o/s/f head lamp bracket broken

power steering signs leaking alot

Pass 18 Aug 2014 136,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 132,154 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 116,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 106,522 miles

Emissions too clean due to DPF System on car

Pass 1 Jul 2011 146,522 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 106,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XJB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

FY08 XJB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is FY08 XJB safe to buy?

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