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EX08 UBH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,115 mi
Last recorded119,115 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 UBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 119,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of bubbling/corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of bubbling/corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively tight on rotation. (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers aged advise replacement.

n/s/r shock absorber top aluminium mounting bracket corroded advise replacement.

o/s/f head light slight diss-colouring.

o/s/r shock absorber top aluminium mounting bracket corroded advise replacement.

rear brake disc back plates corroded (rubbing on discs) advise replacement.

rear lower sub frame showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 17 Mar 2026 119,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of bubbling/corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of bubbling/corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively tight on rotation. (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers aged advise replacement.

n/s/r shock absorber top aluminium mounting bracket corroded advise replacement.

o/s/f head light slight diss-colouring.

o/s/r shock absorber top aluminium mounting bracket corroded advise replacement.

rear brake disc back plates corroded (rubbing on discs) advise replacement.

rear lower sub frame showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 18 Mar 2025 116,444 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 114,377 miles

both n/s and o/s rear aluminum top shock mounts corroded.

slight oil leak gear box area.

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (very powdery)

Pass 17 Apr 2023 110,668 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all have light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock top mount both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 108,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 105,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 104,430 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

nsr tyre cracking

osf suspension strut corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 100,937 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,559 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,943 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

osr tyre slightly distorted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,035 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,499 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,708 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 80,289 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,242 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit and cracked / perished at base of tread

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked / perished at base of tread

o/s/r tyre cracked / perished at base of tread

Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,618 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 UBH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 EX08 UBH, 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 UBH registered?

EX08 UBH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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