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OU58 XVS

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

187,866 mi
Last recorded187,866 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 XVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 187,866 miles

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

sill covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jul 2020 187,677 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

sill covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2019 164,907 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 164,560 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 152,587 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 139,750 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,349 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,153 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 114,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 101,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 101,290 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,606 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 85,606 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,503 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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OU58 XVS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OU58 XVS, 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 OU58 XVS registered?

OU58 XVS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is OU58 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU58 XVS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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