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MF08 UGR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

195,260 mi
Last recorded195,260 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 UGR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 195,260 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 195,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 191,855 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 191,855 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 189,556 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 189,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 187,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 184,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 181,085 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 181,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 176,632 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 174,507 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 174,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced partially amber (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 170,865 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 166,683 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 161,207 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 155,609 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 155,607 miles

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

n/s/r brake light fault,but brake light still illuminating.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 132,813 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2013 105,009 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 105,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,164 miles

wipers in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,817 miles

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

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)

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 UGR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MF08 UGR, 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 UGR registered?

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

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