might be looking at one of these but need to know how high the suspension is. is it raised over the normal estate?

Yes its raised over and above normal estate height. Scout ground clearence is slightly higher than the standard 4x4 too.

A search on line will no doubt bring up the ride heights.

180mm ground clearance on a FL Octavia Scout with 17" wheels (std)

Edited to say - just noticed this is in the Fabia2 section and Ive put ride hide for the Octy.

Yes its raised over and above normal estate height. I think it might be slightly higher than the standard 4x4 too.

A search on line will no doubt bring up the ride heights.

180mm ground clearance on a FL Scout with 17" wheels (std)

True for an Octavia, however OP is asking about a Fabia.

158mm

According to the sales brochure, then clearance (ground) is given as follows for the Fabia II Estate;

Standard = 135mm

Scout = 149mm

vRS = 129mm

TP

In the specification list there is no mention that the Scout has raised suspension. Perhaps the new fl fabia scouts have raised suspension.

In the pre face lift model, the scout has the same ground clearance as the normal fabia, the greenline, blueline and sport have -15mm lowered springs.