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OU58 XVZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,021 mi
Last recorded81,021 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 XVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 81,021 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 81,007 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,962 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,772 miles

Engine undertray fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 57,393 miles

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Fail 3 Oct 2018 57,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,737 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,995 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 29,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,818 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,500 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 8,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Smoke level too low to be measured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,841 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 XVZ 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 78.6%.

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 OU58 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

OU58 XVZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is OU58 XVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU58 XVZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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