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FE08 UFC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,095 mi
Last recorded104,095 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 104,095 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 104,092 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front spring incorrect or fitted wrong

Pass 12 Jan 2019 88,827 miles

Slight wear on the inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2018 77,507 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 77,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,246 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 62,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,011 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 44,873 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 44,871 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,491 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,399 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres craqcking between the treads

Fail 23 Mar 2012 50,399 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres craqcking between the treads

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 UFC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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