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PE08 FFO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,919 mi
Last recorded160,919 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 FFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 160,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 135,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 135,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 129,458 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear slightly damaged but the door can still open and close

tested in wet condition

Pass 26 Sep 2022 125,619 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 125,619 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 108,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyres misshaped

Pass 15 Sep 2020 94,620 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 74,874 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 73,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 73,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 62,200 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 48,178 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 48,178 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,796 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 42,796 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking Filter/Filter housing (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,071 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 34,071 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,175 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 14,726 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,683 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,062 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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PE08 FFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PE08 FFO, 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 PE08 FFO registered?

PE08 FFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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