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MF08 UHY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,432 mi
Last recorded55,432 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 UHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 55,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear heat damage noted to brake disc

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 52,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 50,839 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 50,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 48,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing on screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 46,691 miles

front tyres slight wear towards edges

Pass 16 Jul 2021 44,209 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,647 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,799 miles

brakes linings to be inspected all round.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,942 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,550 miles

Front Droplinks slight play.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,787 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,270 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,821 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,664 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,973 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 UHY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UHY, 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 UHY registered?

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

Is MF08 UHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 UHY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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