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OU58 XWC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,580 mi
Last recorded127,580 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 127,580 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 15,948 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 109,237 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

non genuine DPF fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 109,237 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

non genuine DPF fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front coil spring rubbing chassis slightly when suspended

offside rear headrest missing

Fail 28 Sep 2015 97,405 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front coil spring rubbing chassis slightly when suspended

offside rear headrest missing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,270 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 85,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,548 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 69,533 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,666 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 54,654 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Smoke level too low to be measured

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 XWC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

OU58 XWC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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