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OU58 XWG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,362 mi
Last recorded167,362 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 XWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 167,362 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 167,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 161,719 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted to N/s and O/s of vehicle obstructing inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2022 156,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 151,228 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 145,876 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 142,302 miles

Coolant leak ()

Zero emissions

Pass 4 Dec 2017 125,517 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 27 Nov 2017 125,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

engine light on dash

Pass 29 Sep 2016 115,768 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 93,881 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,931 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,081 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,707 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 XWG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

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

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