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PY08 FXW

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,995 mi
Last recorded152,995 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 FXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero Ttid
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 152,995 miles

rear hand brake imbalance,nearside lower effort.

rear number plate loose

Fail 19 Sep 2025 152,990 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear number plate loose

Pass 2 Sep 2024 146,666 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 139,965 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 139,963 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 135,267 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 132,009 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 127,760 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 124,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 122,239 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 122,238 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 117,443 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 107,681 miles

Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 107,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low And unable to adjust. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn low on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 20 Jun 2015 90,986 miles

Rear antiroll bar corroding.

Stonechip damage to front windscreen in swept area.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 90,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear coil spring corroding.

Rear antiroll bar corroding.

Rear brake pads low.

Stonechip damage to front windscreen in swept area.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,946 miles

Rear Antiroll bar corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,940 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,909 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,577 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
7,717
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 27
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
brake binding 5
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PY08 FXW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 99,946 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 Aero Ttid fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY08 FXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PY08 FXW registered?

PY08 FXW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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