MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EX08 UBJ safe to buy?
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