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VX08 FWF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

211,556 mi
Last recorded211,556 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 FWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 211,556 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 194,525 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 175,238 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 174,575 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 152,532 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 134,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 122,446 miles

Engine Cover's And Under-Tray's Fitted

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 122,446 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Engine Cover's And Under-Tray's Fitted

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 121,323 miles

Central Front Lower slight exhaust blow from flexi hose

Fail 21 Mar 2020 121,315 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Lower slight exhaust blow from flexi hose

Pass 15 Mar 2019 113,182 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 113,178 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,708 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2016 97,759 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions are too clean for emissions machine to detect

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,804 miles

Engine Management Light stays on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,546 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,272 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

emmisions to clean to register

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,600 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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VX08 FWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VX08 FWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX08 FWF registered?

VX08 FWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is VX08 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 FWF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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