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FM08 UWL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,655 mi
Last recorded134,655 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 134,655 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 128,716 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 127,123 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 120,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2022 111,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excessive movement (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 99,147 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 90,603 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 90,603 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,437 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,299 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,822 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,681 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,580 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 53,580 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 47,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,356 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,944 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,049 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 22,183 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 UWL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL registered?

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

Is FM08 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 UWL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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