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SL08 FHM

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,687 mi
Last recorded142,687 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FHM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 142,687 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 142,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 138,757 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 138,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 137,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 137,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer has large hole in the top (8.2.1.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 129,980 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak water pump ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021 129,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,156 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 97,984 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 72,671 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,074 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 63,621 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 63,621 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 47,951 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 28,399 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,812 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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SL08 FHM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL08 FHM, 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 SL08 FHM registered?

SL08 FHM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SL08 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 FHM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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