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FE08 UFK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,012 mi
Last recorded154,012 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2022 154,012 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 148,084 miles

Both rear brake pads wearing low

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 148,082 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 143,370 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo pipe cracked but not leaking (1.1.3 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 143,337 miles

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo pipe cracked but not leaking (1.1.3 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 133,413 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 117,901 miles

Offside Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,859 miles

Oil leak SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK. ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 100,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK. ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 94,223 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 94,223 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,479 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 87,461 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Power steering leaking on rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 80,612 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 15 Feb 2011 50,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,897 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 UFK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UFK, 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 UFK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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