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SL08 FHS

2008 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,942 mi
Last recorded86,942 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FHS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 86,914 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 79,621 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shockabsorber bracket corroded but secure

Fail 11 Jul 2018 79,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shockabsorber bracket corroded but secure

Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,274 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi detiorated

Fail 7 Jul 2016 65,274 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi detiorated

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,006 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust front flex joint deteriorated not blowing

front exhaust fixings broken system still supported

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,277 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished slightly but not dangerous

Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,487 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 32,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 26,811 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 26,811 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,636 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,341 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 FHS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL08 FHS, 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 FHS registered?

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

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