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OE57 OVV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,278 mi
Last recorded144,278 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 OVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 144,278 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 134,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 94w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 123,237 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 123,237 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 113,308 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2015 103,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2015 103,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 93,612 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Both registration plates are slightly deteriorated.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Covers fitted to both outer sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 93,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Both registration plates are slightly deteriorated.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Covers fitted to both outer sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside inner stop lamp is not working,borderline pass.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 83,189 miles

1) tyres 225 45 17

2) outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,822 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 74,822 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,169 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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OE57 OVV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OE57 OVV, 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 OE57 OVV registered?

OE57 OVV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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