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B2 UPU

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,598 mi
Last recorded115,598 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 UPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 115,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 113,035 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 102,630 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 102,630 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 May 2023 99,357 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 97,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,718 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 92,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,033 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,023 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 77,312 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 77,082 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 67,734 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2015 59,131 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 48,877 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,930 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,039 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 19,489 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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B2 UPU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B2 UPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B2 UPU registered?

B2 UPU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is B2 UPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 UPU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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