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MF08 UGM

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,608 mi
Last recorded186,608 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 UGM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 186,608 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 179,155 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 164,482 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's worn (3.5.1i)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four have slight damage (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 May 2017 164,470 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's worn (3.5.1i)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four have slight damage (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 May 2016 146,466 miles

Offside Rear steering rack gaiter twisted

Rear both rear shocks weak

Pass 11 May 2015 131,664 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 117,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 101,737 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres nailed

Pass 29 May 2012 85,940 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,153 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 63,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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MF08 UGM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MF08 UGM, 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 MF08 UGM registered?

MF08 UGM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for MF08 UGM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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