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FM08 UOE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,345 mi
Last recorded139,345 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UOE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 139,345 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 120,756 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wear

n/s/r damper noisy

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 120,756 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wear

n/s/r damper noisy

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 103,412 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,120 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 86,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,537 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 4m

o/s front tyre wearing on edges 3m

Fail 6 Mar 2014 54,534 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 4m

o/s front tyre wearing on edges 3m

Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,345 miles

damp around gearbox

rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2012 33,400 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 23,826 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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FM08 UOE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM08 UOE, 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 FM08 UOE registered?

FM08 UOE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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