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FE08 UEG

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,487 mi
Last recorded183,487 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 UEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 183,487 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 176,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 176,051 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 163,250 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 163,250 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 150,068 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 139,492 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 128,918 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

large chip in screen

Fail 1 Aug 2018 128,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

front tyres worn low on edges

large chip in screen

Pass 7 Jul 2017 81,649 miles

blow from front exhaust

rear inner roll bar bushes worn

Fail 3 Jul 2017 109,977 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

blow from front exhaust

rear inner roll bar bushes worn

Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,583 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,460 miles

engine cover ad undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Aug 2015 84,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine cover ad undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,134 miles

Drivers seat belt very slow to retract

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,644 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 40,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,887 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,236 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 26,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FE08 UEG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FE08 UEG, 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 FE08 UEG registered?

FE08 UEG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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