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FM08 UYX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,843 mi
Last recorded88,843 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 88,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 88,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,068 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,095 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,728 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 54,728 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 44,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,809 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 36,262 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 34,113 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 32,601 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 30,373 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 30,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 27,941 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,923 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

light cracking on rear tyre tread

Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,676 miles

light rust on o/s rear brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,078 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,441 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 UYX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UYX, 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 UYX registered?

FM08 UYX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is FM08 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 UYX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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