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PG08 UOL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,713 mi
Last recorded97,713 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 UOL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 97,713 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension has corrosion both sides

Fail 21 Aug 2026 97,713 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension has corrosion both sides

Pass 22 Aug 2025 97,515 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 97,321 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 97,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 97,121 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,071 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 96,885 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 96,518 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,737 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 95,737 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 83,392 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 83,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 73,594 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 73,549 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2016 66,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a puncher

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a puncher

Fail 16 May 2016 66,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gator split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a puncher

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a puncher

Fail 7 Mar 2016 65,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,524 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,489 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,764 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,564 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,402 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 34,402 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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PG08 UOL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PG08 UOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PG08 UOL registered?

PG08 UOL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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