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FM08 UZF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,922 mi
Last recorded133,922 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 133,922 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 133,912 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 122,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to un bond from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer, previously welded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to un bond from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 122,692 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to un bond from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer, previously welded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to un bond from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 113,966 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 113,961 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,304 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 102,130 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 99,183 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 90,714 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,849 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 71,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,525 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 65,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,290 miles

engine covers fitted at the time of the test obscuring some components

underbody covers fitted at the time of the test obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,114 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,410 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 31,880 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 31,877 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,386 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 UZF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UZF, 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 UZF registered?

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

Is FM08 UZF safe to buy?

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