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FM08 UTG

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,304 mi
Last recorded144,304 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 144,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated only just met requirement/requires attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 136,615 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 136,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 129,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR + OSR 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,169 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X1 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF + OSF lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 119,169 miles

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

Coil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X1 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF + OSF lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 105,574 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 105,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 93,157 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 80,478 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 72,236 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 72,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,288 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,089 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,258 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,543 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,219 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 UTG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

FM08 UTG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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The MOT history for FM08 UTG 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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