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OU58 XWK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

229,730 mi
Last recorded229,730 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 229,730 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 206,432 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Oct 2020 206,430 miles

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2018 191,035 miles

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

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2016 159,186 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 139,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 135,916 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 135,916 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 125,689 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 116,259 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2011 100,166 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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 XWK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

OU58 XWK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is OU58 XWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU58 XWK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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