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MF08 UHG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,324 mi
Last recorded155,324 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 155,324 miles

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 149,892 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 141,051 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 141,051 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 129,093 miles

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))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 129,090 miles

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 114,422 miles

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))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 114,422 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 101,135 miles

Lower Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,311 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,965 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,616 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,134 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 63,924 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,623 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSR / OSR (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,299 miles

Both front top suspension mountings creaking when turned.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,894 miles

Rear tyres.Side walls perishing.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,952 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 22,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,447 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 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.

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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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