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M77 FYN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,515 mi
Last recorded180,515 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 FYN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 180,515 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 175,709 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rattle from n/s front back plate

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2024 175,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rattle from n/s front back plate

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 167,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 152,657 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 140,116 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 129,894 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 129,877 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 119,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 119,531 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 111,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2018 111,526 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2017 10,127 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 10,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,347 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 93,347 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 83,839 miles

n/s wiperblade deteriorated

slight play steering column

Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,608 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 66,219 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,219 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,784 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 41,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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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M77 FYN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M77 FYN, 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 M77 FYN registered?

M77 FYN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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