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EX08 PUV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,981 mi
Last recorded78,981 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 PUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 78,981 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 77,062 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Dec 2023 74,903 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 72,553 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 70,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2021 70,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 66,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Dec 2019 62,946 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 59,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 55,457 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 51,147 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 45,797 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 39,942 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 34,672 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 34,672 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 30,226 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 24,476 miles

front tyres are on the legal limit !

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,352 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)

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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EX08 PUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EX08 PUV, 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 EX08 PUV registered?

EX08 PUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is EX08 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 PUV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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