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FM08 UUR

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,477 mi
Last recorded123,477 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 123,477 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 123,469 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 117,311 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 111,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 104,523 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 97,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,639 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,289 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 72,842 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow toretract

Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,362 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,100 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 55,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 44,812 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,690 miles

n/s/r brake disc, scored

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre has small cracks in tread.

slight bind (RUBBING) both rear brakes.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 31,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,068 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,781 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 UUR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UUR, 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 UUR registered?

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

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The MOT history for FM08 UUR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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