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EX58 UTC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

160,805 mi
Last recorded160,805 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 UTC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 160,805 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2026 160,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens not clear (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt short arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt short arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 150,127 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning all (4.3.1 (a) (i))

drivers door difficult to open from outside but does open

Fail 28 Apr 2025 150,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning all (4.3.1 (a) (i))

drivers door difficult to open from outside but does open

Pass 17 May 2024 142,535 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 142,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 133,991 miles

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

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

Fail 2 May 2023 133,987 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split end,still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

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

Pass 10 May 2022 127,576 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 4 May 2022 127,561 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole at y piece at rear of car (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 120,519 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 120,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 113,141 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 113,141 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 109,175 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 98,853 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres getting out of shape and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 98,853 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres getting out of shape and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 90,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 75,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,329 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 36,531 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,291 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,664 miles

General corrosion to exhaust

Fail 5 Sep 2012 27,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

General corrosion to exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,996 miles

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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EX58 UTC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EX58 UTC, 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 EX58 UTC registered?

EX58 UTC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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