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FE08 UFA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

209,804 mi
Last recorded209,804 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 UFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 209,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 206,987 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 206,987 miles

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 202,184 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 200,946 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values emission level 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front wind screen chipped

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension has play (nearside and offside)

Pass 10 Sep 2019 200,411 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake light lens slightly deteriorated

wet around fuel filter

Pass 7 Sep 2018 189,160 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 189,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CUT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 168,125 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 141,714 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 141,590 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 119,618 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,364 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s windscreen wiper in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,445 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,190 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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FE08 UFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE08 UFA, 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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FE08 UFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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