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FE08 UFN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,662 mi
Last recorded131,662 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 131,662 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK PINION SEAL (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 131,660 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam SWITCH? (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK PINION SEAL (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 131,086 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 126,924 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 126,676 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 117,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 110,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 110,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 104,940 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 100,654 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 100,650 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 92,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,997 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,939 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,795 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2016 67,795 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,164 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,302 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,523 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge close to limits

Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,983 miles

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

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 UFN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UFN, 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 UFN registered?

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

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