MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,656 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both front seat belts slow to retract
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Both front seat belts slow to retract
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded at clip on offside of subframe (2.3.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at clip on offside of subframe (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust heatshield insecure
fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
offside front wiper smearing slightly
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
offside front wiper smearing slightly
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM08 UTK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 UTK, 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 UTK registered?
FM08 UTK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 August 2008.
Is FM08 UTK safe to buy?
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