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FY57 WFF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,146 mi
Last recorded137,146 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 WFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 137,146 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 137,143 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S INNERS (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking UNDER BONNET (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 127,600 miles

Exhaust shield loose but still secure

Nearside Hand brake cable mounting defective

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Hand brake cable mounting defective

Pass 19 Dec 2019 124,078 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 118,784 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 104,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 88,209 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 88,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 73,258 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,114 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,808 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 47,500 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 32,426 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 25,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,728 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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FY57 WFF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY57 WFF, 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 FY57 WFF registered?

FY57 WFF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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