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HN58 UTB

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,470 mi
Last recorded143,470 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 UTB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 143,470 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 132,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 123,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge - 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 114,897 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 114,892 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 108,032 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,922 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 100,918 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 93,585 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake discs worn,scored

Fail 23 Dec 2019 93,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front brake discs and pads worn

offside rear tyre worn very close to limit, perished

rear brake discs worn,scored

Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm dot code 3513 (215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm dot code 3513 (215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view To zone a and swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 75,177 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 67,896 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 59,204 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,601 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2013 43,615 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

front tyres getting low.

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2012 35,205 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HN58 UTB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN58 UTB, 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 HN58 UTB registered?

HN58 UTB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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