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S6 FBR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,713 mi
Last recorded77,713 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 FBR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 77,713 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 77,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 72,169 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 64,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 58,603 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 54,548 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 52,074 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 45,841 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,554 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 40,554 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,098 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,816 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,337 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 30,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,191 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 22,236 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 19,245 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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S6 FBR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S6 FBR, 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 S6 FBR registered?

S6 FBR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is S6 FBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 FBR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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