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EX08 UBB

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,852 mi
Last recorded122,852 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp65,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 UBB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 122,852 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 122,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 121,893 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 120,867 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 120,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 118,072 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 115,588 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 113,895 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 110,916 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 107,987 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 101,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear jacking point missing

Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,122 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 96,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 83,966 miles

both front tyres starting to detiorate on inner side walls and crack up

Fail 2 Jul 2015 83,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres starting to detiorate on inner side walls and crack up

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,245 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,357 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 56,357 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,927 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres starting to detiorate and crack

Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,963 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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EX08 UBB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 65,261 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 Vector 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX08 UBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EX08 UBB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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