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FM08 UXS

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,977 mi
Last recorded112,977 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UXS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 112,977 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 112,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 112,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppy wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppy wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 104,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,851 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear flexi brake hose feral's corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 99,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear flexi brake hose feral's corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 98,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front outer door handle sticking when operated

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer side wall

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded/pitted

both front brake discs corroded/worn

engine lamp on

Fail 17 Jul 2017 98,454 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front outer door handle sticking when operated

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer side wall

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded/pitted

both front brake discs corroded/worn

engine lamp on

Pass 11 Jul 2016 96,785 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 96,785 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter area (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,066 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 95,064 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,030 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 90,698 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust smoke test only just passed

Fail 20 May 2013 90,698 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust smoke test only just passed

Pass 19 Jun 2012 88,546 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 71,988 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 UXS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 UXS, 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 UXS registered?

FM08 UXS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is FM08 UXS safe to buy?

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