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SF57 UFB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,263 mi
Last recorded142,263 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 UFB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 142,263 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 137,395 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 131,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 119,776 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 119,776 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,849 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 107,849 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 107,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Diesel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Corrosion within 30cm of a prescribed suspension component but not excessive

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion within 30cm of a prescribed suspension component but not excessive

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,491 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 87,491 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,037 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 78,037 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,477 miles

n/s/r jacking point missing

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2013 50,455 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

225/45x17 91y

n/s/r jacking point missing

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,237 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,055 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,060 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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SF57 UFB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SF57 UFB, 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 SF57 UFB registered?

SF57 UFB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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