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H17 UMB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,402 mi
Last recorded157,402 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 UMB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2024 157,402 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 147,280 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 135,464 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,030 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 108,406 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 102,663 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,753 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 90,512 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,473 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,861 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,103 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,959 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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H17 UMB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H17 UMB, 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 H17 UMB registered?

H17 UMB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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