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AE08 UGC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,453 mi
Last recorded141,453 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 141,453 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring appears to be weak, coils almost touching each other

brake servo vacuum pipe cracking on servo end

Fail 2 Oct 2025 141,446 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring appears to be weak, coils almost touching each other

brake servo vacuum pipe cracking on servo end

Pass 8 Oct 2024 136,601 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 131,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber is corroded but not to excess

Fail 9 Oct 2023 131,266 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber is corroded but not to excess

Nearside Rear Tyres badly perished 2254517

Pass 11 Oct 2022 126,336 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 126,296 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 120,883 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 120,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front link arm perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 116,762 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,955 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 102,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,578 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,940 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,523 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,780 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,660 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,238 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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AE08 UGC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE08 UGC, 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 AE08 UGC registered?

AE08 UGC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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