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EX08 UAR

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,423 mi
Last recorded96,423 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 UAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,423 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 96,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,902 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 90,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,374 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 74,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,015 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

advisory headlight levelling maifuncation light on

Fail 9 Mar 2017 57,015 miles

Emissions not tested due to no oil showing on dipstick (7.3.A.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

advisory headlight levelling maifuncation light on

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,063 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 38,063 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt unable to pull belt out to inspect (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,869 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,294 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Rear discs corroded on face

Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,915 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,007 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,228 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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EX08 UAR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX08 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

EX08 UAR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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