MOT Status
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86,100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
General underside corroded
General underside corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
small chip on wind screen
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter below fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
nearside rear silencer heat shield slightly insecure
sill covers fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front number plate cracked not likely to be misread
uneven front tyre wear low on inners/outers
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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MV08 FWE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MV08 FWE, 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 MV08 FWE registered?
MV08 FWE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is MV08 FWE safe to buy?
The MOT history for MV08 FWE shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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