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EP56 EJP

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,932 mi
Last recorded106,932 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP56 EJP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 106,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 98,499 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 98,494 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 92,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 86,569 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 85,112 miles

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

Rear hand brake cable bracket rusting

Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,279 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,076 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 76,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,249 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,679 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 63,413 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 53,265 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 43,244 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 34,316 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 27,013 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 20,122 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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EP56 EJP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EP56 EJP, 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 EP56 EJP registered?

EP56 EJP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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