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PY08 FXT

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,758 mi
Last recorded89,758 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 FXT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 89,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservior (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 79,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,889 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 62,588 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 53,489 miles

Nearside Rear tpms light indicates low pressure

Pass 29 Sep 2020 48,771 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 47,398 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 47,157 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 42,340 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions too low to register as per section 7.4 page 4 of the mot inspection manual

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Rear Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 38,481 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 33,800 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 28,695 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 28,675 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both n/s & o/s (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 24,417 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 24,409 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 21,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions print out due to low emissions

Pass 19 Jan 2013 17,735 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 15,346 miles

front fog light glass broken on the offside

Pass 27 May 2011 12,773 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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PY08 FXT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 PY08 FXT, 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 PY08 FXT registered?

PY08 FXT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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