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FM08 UVR

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,474 mi
Last recorded196,474 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 196,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 193,053 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside indicators flashing fast but within specifications

message on dash indicating an indicator fault

Fail 21 Dec 2017 193,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all 3 indicators (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2016 174,928 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 146,273 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 122,049 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 109,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid on min mark

n/s/r tail light slightly faded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2013 109,235 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid on min mark

n/s/r tail light slightly faded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,739 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 93,739 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 59,105 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 UVR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

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

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