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SL08 FHW

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,882 mi
Last recorded72,882 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,795 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 55,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 42,773 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked between tread

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,982 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 FHW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHW, 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 FHW registered?

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

Is SL08 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 FHW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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