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EX08 UBJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,199 mi
Last recorded247,199 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 UBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 247,199 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 247,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 231,751 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 214,892 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 214,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 202,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 189,150 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 189,150 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2018 181,912 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 166,904 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2017 166,904 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 154,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 142,531 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 128,773 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 128,699 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 112,747 miles

DPF fitted emissions to low for printout

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

gearstick stiff to move

Pass 26 Oct 2011 112,739 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)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 112,739 miles

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

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 UBJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UBJ, 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 UBJ registered?

EX08 UBJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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