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PE08 FFR

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,312 mi
Last recorded113,312 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 113,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing to gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing to gaiter. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2021 107,886 miles

Central Front Lower Undertrays fitted some test items not fully seen

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tread ()

Pass 12 Jun 2020 103,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 103,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened big lip and very corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened big lip and very corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,408 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 97,378 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,029 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 91,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,340 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,090 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 82,090 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,769 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,213 miles

nearside rear tyre appears under-inflated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,705 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,346 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 66,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

offside rear tyre cracking around tread

Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,038 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 47,038 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 41,129 miles

rear discs scored

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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PE08 FFR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PE08 FFR, 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 FFR registered?

PE08 FFR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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