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OU58 XWA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,466 mi
Last recorded105,466 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 105,466 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 105,466 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,641 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 99,641 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 97,191 miles

condensation in n/s h/lamp

rear discs lipped

Fail 29 Aug 2019 97,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

condensation in n/s h/lamp

both front & rear discs lipped

Pass 31 Aug 2018 93,030 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 93,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,388 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 84,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord showing outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps inop (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,728 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,457 miles

Offside Front uneven wear on inside edge of tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

nail in n/s/f tyre

uneven wear on inner & outer edges of n/s/f tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2015 56,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,175 miles

both rear tyres blocking

Fail 7 Aug 2014 47,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres blocking

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,267 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 30 Jul 2012 31,418 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,839 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 XWA 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 63.2%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

OU58 XWA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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