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FM08 UOW

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,481 mi
Last recorded92,481 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 92,481 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,092 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose .......

slight play felt at n/s/f wheel ..........

Fail 5 Aug 2024 81,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heat shield loose .......

slight play felt at n/s/f wheel ..........

Pass 25 Aug 2023 77,651 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear steering and suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 74,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,741 miles

general corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Aug 2019 65,819 miles

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 63,130 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,574 miles

drivers seat belt slow on retraction

exhaust corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,100 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked / perished between tread lines

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 46,100 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

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

both rear tyres cracked / perished between tread lines

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

body sill covers fitted

both front tyres wearing down close to limit

both rear tyres split in treads

rear tyres 6 years old

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,863 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in the tread groove

Fail 16 Jul 2013 36,863 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack in the tread groove

Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,292 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,499 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 UOW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

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

Is FM08 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 UOW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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