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OU58 XVV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,027 mi
Last recorded204,027 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 204,027 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 185,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 167,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 151,484 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 151,484 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 138,570 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 130,153 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front inner brake pads 60/65% worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Aug 2018 130,153 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front inner brake pads 60/65% worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 120,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 109,701 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 109,701 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,649 miles

Engine covers fitted. Under tray and outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 83,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,005 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,563 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2012 55,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2011 40,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XVV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OU58 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

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

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