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FM08 UYL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,268 mi
Last recorded148,268 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023 148,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated have brake fluid on (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated have brake fluid on (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking flex to caliper is leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 144,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 144,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper boot split to excess (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Tyre worn to 0.00mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 133,033 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 133,033 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 121,431 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 104,504 miles

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

Offside washer poor

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,527 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface edges corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,726 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded and weak

Nearside Rear Outer Wall slightly scrubbed

Nearside aim low

O/SF Spring corroded

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

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

Rear tyres splitting in tread

Fail 15 Jun 2017 93,723 miles

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

Exhaust hangers corroded and weak

Nearside Rear Outer Wall slightly scrubbed

Nearside aim low

O/SF Spring corroded

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

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

Rear tyres splitting in tread

Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,788 miles

Exhaust back box heatshield loose

Front brake discs lipped and pads look low

O/S washer jet misaligned

O/SR jacking block missing

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear tyres cracking and tread lifting

Pass 13 Aug 2015 77,688 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,758 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,409 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,259 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,774 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 35,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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 UYL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM08 UYL registered?

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

Is FM08 UYL safe to buy?

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