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FE08 UEV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,709 mi
Last recorded137,709 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 UEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 137,709 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to test seat and seat belt due to seat being folded down

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 137,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Unable to test seat and seat belt due to seat being folded down

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 128,442 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 128,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 89,716 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,551 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,540 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 70,540 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,098 miles

both rear tyres are out of shape on the inner edges

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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FE08 UEV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEV, 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 FE08 UEV registered?

FE08 UEV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FE08 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 UEV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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