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FM08 UVE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,950 mi
Last recorded149,950 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 149,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 145,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front shock corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2023 141,312 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 134,996 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 125,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Edges worn low

Offside Front Edges worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Edges worn low

Pass 7 Dec 2020 118,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Edges worn low

Pass 26 Jun 2019 102,845 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 102,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,682 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe to centre pipe join

Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,387 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded & broken

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 90,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Exhaust clamp corroded & broken

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,699 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,758 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,560 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,833 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 54,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,384 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,106 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 UVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

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

Is FM08 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 UVE 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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