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FM08 UZR

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,472 mi
Last recorded124,472 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 124,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 124,472 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 117,998 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 117,998 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 112,722 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 108,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 102,422 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 95,578 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 90,002 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,624 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 72,611 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 66,931 miles

lip on front brake disc

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,542 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 55,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 44,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 36,843 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,019 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,766 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 UZR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZR, 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 UZR registered?

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

Is FM08 UZR safe to buy?

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