MOT Status
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155,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi + rear join (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S + O/S lower inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis support section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis support section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency uneven - OSR effort low
Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL - front/rear (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sills and floor supports onto sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency uneven - OSR effort low
Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL - front/rear (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sills and floor supports onto sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Lower Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded By fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSR / OSR (3.6.B.4e)
Both front top suspension mountings creaking when turned.
Rear tyres.Side walls perishing.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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MF08 UHG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 UHG, 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 UHG registered?
MF08 UHG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is MF08 UHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for MF08 UHG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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