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FY57 WFU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,842 mi
Last recorded167,842 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 WFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 167,842 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 167,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 162,218 miles

Heat shields over exhaust system loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn along the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 162,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Both sides top shock mounts cracked /chipped around the bolts (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heat shields over exhaust system loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn along the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 157,513 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin Pads starting to crumble (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 29 Dec 2018 142,690 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 142,690 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 126,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 126,786 miles

front brake application uneven 59% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 111,601 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 98,298 miles

engine management light indicating fault

Fail 30 Dec 2015 98,298 miles

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

engine management light indicating fault

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

engine management light indicating fault

Fail 8 Jan 2015 86,793 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

engine management light indicating fault

Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,450 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,049 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,926 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 WFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY57 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

FY57 WFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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