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PL08 FEO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,336 mi
Last recorded114,336 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 FEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 114,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 113,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 110,537 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 107,477 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 104,529 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 105,429 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 101,713 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,231 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 89,831 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,892 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)

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

Rear Tyres mishapen

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 84,892 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Tyres mishapen

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 80,769 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,971 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres legal but wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2013 53,825 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 53,825 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 9 May 2012 44,839 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 44,839 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,586 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)

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

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 FEO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL08 FEO registered?

PL08 FEO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is PL08 FEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 FEO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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