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FM08 UZG

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,987 mi
Last recorded104,987 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 104,987 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 98,403 miles

Central exhaust system corroded but not blowing

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 94,261 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 90,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 90,222 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 6 Nov 2021 83,800 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 77,095 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,191 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 26 Oct 2019 71,183 miles

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 12 Nov 2018 66,452 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 10 Nov 2018 66,420 miles

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 14 Oct 2017 61,722 miles

Offside Rear Recommend brake be checked, reading slightly low but sufficient ,also slight bind

Fail 22 Sep 2017 61,362 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,042 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,662 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 43,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,314 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracked on tread

Fail 13 Aug 2013 37,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracked on tread

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,759 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 30,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,985 miles

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

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 UZG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UZG, 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 UZG registered?

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

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