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MF08 UHC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,350 mi
Last recorded168,350 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 168,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front reg plate in poor condition but readable

o/s rear tyre worn on edges and cracked in tread block

Fail 6 Mar 2017 168,330 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front reg plate in poor condition but readable

o/s rear tyre worn on edges and cracked in tread block

Pass 11 Mar 2016 147,651 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pads low

Rear brake discs worn & corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 147,651 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pads low

Rear brake discs worn & corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 146,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter under car at rear (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear discs worn and corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2015 123,384 miles

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

Front Tyres Worn Low On Inner Shoulders

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,009 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 75,234 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 UHC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UHC, 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 UHC registered?

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

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