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VX08 FWJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,982 mi
Last recorded81,982 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 FWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 81,982 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 81,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 80,564 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 79,195 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 78,078 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 76,551 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box weld joint and corrosion to system (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 73,822 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Recommend replacing tyre NOW, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Road tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Road tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,417 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 71,409 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 65,846 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 58,443 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 50,913 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 50,911 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,448 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,387 miles

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2014 33,058 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,145 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,909 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,425 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 FWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FWJ, 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 VX08 FWJ registered?

VX08 FWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is VX08 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 FWJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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