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PL08 FEX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,252 mi
Last recorded212,252 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 212,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 212,197 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 191,282 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 191,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged / cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 173,217 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 159,569 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 143,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 131,085 miles

all four tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,801 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 92,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,538 miles

slight leak nearside gearbox oil seal at drive shaft

Pass 19 May 2011 45,117 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 FEX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PL08 FEX, 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 FEX registered?

PL08 FEX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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