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FM08 USY

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,057 mi
Last recorded137,057 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 USY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 137,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 134,436 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side front brake getting hot

Pass 2 Oct 2023 130,089 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 130,084 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 129,998 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 129,983 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 127,825 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 117,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp poor earth (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 117,971 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp poor earth (4.2.3 (c))

Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH n/s & o/s rear inner lights amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 108,508 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,535 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,948 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,594 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,478 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,756 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 48,756 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,390 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 USY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 USY, 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 USY registered?

FM08 USY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is FM08 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 USY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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