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MF08 UHB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,289 mi
Last recorded132,289 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 UHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 132,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2026 132,226 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 123,686 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 115,877 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 115,623 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 115,165 miles

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))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 115,162 miles

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 113,981 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 111,275 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 111,275 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 106,000 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 101,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 95,079 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 95,077 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,421 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre tread pattern

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre tread pattern

Fail 22 Jan 2016 87,359 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,796 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 80,796 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,940 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 71,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 50,119 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,115 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 13,522 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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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.

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