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MF08 UJC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,636 mi
Last recorded156,636 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 156,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 141,038 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 118,719 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 114,417 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 112,269 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 112,257 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 109,012 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 100,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust mounting rusting

both rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Jul 2017 89,262 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,164 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn/rusting

Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,030 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,914 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,996 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 32,915 miles

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

offside front tyre edges worn

Fail 3 Mar 2012 32,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre edges worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,697 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 UJC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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