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AV57 OUO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

159,204 mi
Last recorded159,204 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 OUO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 159,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner rack end has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 159,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

mil not working

Pass 15 Aug 2020 155,271 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 155,268 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 155,242 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction dash warning (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

uneven tyre wear both rear tyres

Pass 15 May 2019 151,695 miles

Central exhaust clamp loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 145,842 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 May 2018 145,812 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 May 2017 133,851 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 12 May 2017 133,851 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 9 May 2016 118,308 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 118,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 106,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 90,993 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 90,993 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,841 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 67,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,375 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 49,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 23,688 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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AV57 OUO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AV57 OUO, 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 AV57 OUO registered?

AV57 OUO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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