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FM08 UZV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,096 mi
Last recorded98,096 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UZV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 98,096 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamp washers inoperative.

o/s/f wing corroded.

sill covers fitted,preventing inspection of sills.

Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,284 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 93,570 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 91,718 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 91,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 87,167 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 83,713 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 83,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested excessive brake lock/ binding unable to test brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,387 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,699 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,667 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 64,420 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 64,365 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 59,018 miles

Front both tyres near legal limit 225/45/18

Fail 12 Aug 2016 59,018 miles

Front both tyres near legal limit 225/45/18

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,084 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 54,084 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,241 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,585 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 41,585 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 34,567 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,105 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 UZV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UZV, 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 UZV registered?

FM08 UZV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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