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MF08 UJJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,965 mi
Last recorded94,965 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 94,965 miles

Nearside Rear outer light lens broken

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 92,938 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 92,938 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,338 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 88,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,084 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 83,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 7,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,436 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,880 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 56,621 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,570 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 UJJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UJJ, 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 UJJ registered?

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

Is MF08 UJJ safe to buy?

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