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OU08 XZH

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

157,169 mi
Last recorded157,169 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 157,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 157,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 147,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

rear seats folded down not allowing full check of rear seatbelts

Fail 22 Oct 2024 147,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

rear seats folded down not allowing full check of rear seatbelts

Pass 6 Nov 2023 133,937 miles

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

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

main beam switch faulty

Fail 6 Nov 2023 133,937 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

main beam switch faulty

Pass 20 Dec 2022 128,746 miles

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

general under body corrasion

Pass 21 Dec 2021 119,550 miles

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

Slightly corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 20 Dec 2021 119,550 miles

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

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

Slightly corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 14 Dec 2020 111,995 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 111,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 107,048 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 101,771 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 101,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 87,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 80,878 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 80,878 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,427 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 78,427 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,340 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 68,329 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,441 miles

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

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

sills covered

Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,873 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,070 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,374 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 36,374 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,142 miles

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

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

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

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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OU08 XZH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OU08 XZH, 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 OU08 XZH registered?

OU08 XZH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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