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FM08 UZL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,338 mi
Last recorded131,338 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 131,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

fuel filtre damp

Pass 26 Jan 2023 127,298 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2022 120,152 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 116,788 miles

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

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

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

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

wet test conditions

Pass 31 Jan 2020 110,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 110,684 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 97,206 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 96,394 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner very heavy inner stepped wear tyre still in shape

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn 3/4mm + edge wear

Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,920 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside Front tyre centre worn under 3mm + edge wear

Offside Front tyre centre worn on 3mm + uneven bald inner wear + outer wear

Fail 21 Nov 2017 80,920 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside Front tyre centre worn under 3mm + edge wear

Offside Front tyre centre worn on 3mm + uneven bald inner wear + outer wear

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,976 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,629 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 33,065 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,600 miles

low emissions no reading

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 UZL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

FM08 UZL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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