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MF08 UHT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,410 mi
Last recorded112,410 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 112,410 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2021 112,404 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROADED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 108,752 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROADED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 107,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 107,183 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced 50% NOT WORKING (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 101,007 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 101,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 88,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 71,315 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,846 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 54,846 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 40,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,381 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,266 miles

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

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 UHT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

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

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