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PE08 FGK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,603 mi
Last recorded125,603 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 FGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 125,603 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 119,572 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,257 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 10,712 miles

exhaust has minor leak at flexi section

Fail 22 Mar 2021 107,712 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

exhaust has minor leak at flexi section

Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,811 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 99,791 miles

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

Position lamp showing white light to the rear both rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front outer door handle sticking

Pass 15 Nov 2017 87,413 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 87,413 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,428 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,017 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 71,015 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,020 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,041 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,223 miles

Fault in offside rear light.Gone into failsafe mode.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,038 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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PE08 FGK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FGK, 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 FGK registered?

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

Is PE08 FGK safe to buy?

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