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OU08 XZJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,079 mi
Last recorded124,079 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 124,079 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2024 116,498 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 109,224 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 109,224 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 99,454 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 99,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 88,353 miles

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

rear brake pads worn / wearing

Pass 6 Jul 2020 77,836 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 77,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 68,379 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 68,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,570 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,853 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 49,839 miles

No emissions print out as no smoke was detected.

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,737 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 38,874 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 35,885 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,113 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,112 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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OU08 XZJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

OU08 XZJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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