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FM08 UOG

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,079 mi
Last recorded156,079 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 156,079 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 143,370 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 143,369 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 126,824 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 120,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 118,849 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge - slight wear on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing wearing on inner edge - feathering

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip's to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 118,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge - slight wear on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing wearing on inner edge - feathering

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip's to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 115,262 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 106,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,333 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,068 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,027 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,048 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2012 59,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,845 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 UOG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 FM08 UOG, 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 UOG registered?

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

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The MOT history for FM08 UOG 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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