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FM08 UZO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,316 mi
Last recorded139,316 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 139,316 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 132,232 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 132,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 130,005 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 130,001 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 124,621 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 118,671 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 118,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge and side wall split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 101,104 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 101,187 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 101,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 93,251 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 93,251 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 85,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,491 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,514 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,527 miles

nearside door mirror (cover missing)

offside rear tyre slight cracking between tread

Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,077 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 UZO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UZO, 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 UZO registered?

FM08 UZO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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