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FM08 UYE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,252 mi
Last recorded118,252 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 118,252 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,136 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 117,487 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,985 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside floor/chassis slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 116,983 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside floor/chassis slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,655 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside chassis corroded slightly front and rear

Pass 4 Dec 2020 115,083 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 98,263 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,688 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,044 miles

both rear coil springs corroded / weakened

Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,436 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,288 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,165 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,165 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,865 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,994 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 UYE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UYE, 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 UYE registered?

FM08 UYE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is FM08 UYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 UYE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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