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VX08 FWM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,647 mi
Last recorded127,647 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 FWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 127,647 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 124,829 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 124,800 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 122,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 122,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 115,582 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear brake back-plate corroded.

Pass 9 Jun 2021 90,814 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 90,814 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 70,665 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 70,665 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,987 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,907 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,951 miles

Front both wipers smearing slightly

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 55,947 miles

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

Front both wipers smearing slightly

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,388 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,686 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust corroding

offside rear tyre under inflated

Fail 29 Jun 2012 31,686 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust corroding

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,451 miles

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit

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 FWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VX08 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

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

Is VX08 FWM safe to buy?

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