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G11 FOK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,865 mi
Last recorded166,865 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 FOK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 166,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 166,862 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FRONT BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 162,649 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 153,399 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 149,012 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 149,012 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 142,031 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 141,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 129,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping onto offside inner cv boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 129,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping onto offside inner cv boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,979 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges Advise to change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 74,042 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 74,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,715 miles

Child seat fitted - unable to test seat belts.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,373 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 69,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,956 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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G11 FOK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol 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 G11 FOK, 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 G11 FOK registered?

G11 FOK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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