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MF08 UHD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,726 mi
Last recorded108,726 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 UHD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 108,726 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 108,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 102,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 102,432 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 93,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 85,073 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 65,257 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 65,256 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 57,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 48,553 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 34,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,540 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 UHD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

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

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