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FM08 UPS

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,719 mi
Last recorded127,719 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UPS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 127,719 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 127,719 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 117,999 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 117,998 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 103,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,536 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 88,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 87,527 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,665 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 62,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,639 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)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 9 Aug 2011 35,607 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from gearbox

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 UPS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UPS, 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 UPS registered?

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

Is FM08 UPS safe to buy?

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