MOT Status
ValidMileage
132,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
all 4 rear side lights slightly discoloured
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walll (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walll (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cut in tread with ply exposed in cut [225/45/zr17]94y budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s front tyre has some sidewall damage
o/s front tyre worn on outside edge
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear cracks in tyre tread pattern
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear cracks in tyre tread pattern
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear cracks in tyre tread pattern
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear cracks in tyre tread pattern
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nsr tyre cut to sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nsr tyre cut to sidewall
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cut in nsf tyre
front brake discs slightly worn
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MF08 UHB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MF08 UHB, 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 UHB registered?
MF08 UHB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is MF08 UHB safe to buy?
The MOT history for MF08 UHB shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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