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PL08 FEH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,810 mi
Last recorded86,810 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 FEH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 86,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 82,096 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 82,095 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 76,495 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 68,812 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 68,810 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 60,806 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 53,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 50,492 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 44,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and worn on both edges (almost to cords on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,762 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,808 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,089 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,482 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 28,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 25,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,904 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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PL08 FEH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PL08 FEH, 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 PL08 FEH registered?

PL08 FEH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is PL08 FEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 FEH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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