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FM08 UXD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,573 mi
Last recorded84,573 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 84,573 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 80,773 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,261 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 73,124 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 69,013 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 63,169 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 59,486 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,786 miles

Advise fuel cap seal perished and split.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,880 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGES WORN

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2018 48,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGES WORN

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,557 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 43,557 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,693 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 41,186 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 41,186 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2013 38,387 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,828 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 22,604 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 UXD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UXD, 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 UXD registered?

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

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