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FE08 UFM

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,130 mi
Last recorded114,130 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 UFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 114,130 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 112,611 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 106,534 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 99,774 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 99,530 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 81,835 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,958 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,479 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust emission test carried out, reading to low to register

o/s/r tyre wear to outer edge

smear from wipers

wear to front brake discs

Fail 22 Sep 2016 58,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust emission test carried out, reading to low to register

grass hanging out of under tray/braces

o/s door check strap

o/s/r tyre wear to outer edge

smear from wipers

wear to front brake discs

Pass 7 Aug 2015 47,650 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,144 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 41,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,908 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 25 Jun 2012 24,057 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,881 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 5,211 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 UFM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UFM, 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 UFM registered?

FE08 UFM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FE08 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 UFM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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