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OU08 XZT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,950 mi
Last recorded152,950 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 152,950 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 130,938 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,674 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 112,487 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 112,487 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,362 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,594 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,195 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 65,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,370 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,003 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,080 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)

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 31 Dec 2010 41,710 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 XZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

OU08 XZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is OU08 XZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 XZT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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