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FM08 URE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,484 mi
Last recorded104,484 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 URE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 100,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 97,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 94,222 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 94,210 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 90,125 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 90,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,259 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,896 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 65,414 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,996 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 46,543 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,566 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,162 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 33,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 28,526 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 May 2012 25,053 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 17 May 2012 25,053 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 20,627 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advise slight bulge on nearside rear tyre outer waqll

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,627 miles

advise slight bulge on nearside rear tyre outer waqll

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 URE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

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

Is FM08 URE safe to buy?

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