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OU58 XWO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

242,275 mi
Last recorded242,275 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 XWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 242,275 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre low pressure and worn on edges . ()

Fail 29 Nov 2018 242,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern . (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm outer bush( by brake calliper ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre low pressure and worn on edges . ()

Pass 16 May 2018 221,509 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 218,884 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 218,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured bracket and bush mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 196,209 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured BOTH (1.2.1e)

Fail 3 May 2017 196,209 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured BOTH (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 177,309 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Fail 15 Dec 2016 177,309 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 151,449 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 151,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 147,732 miles

Engine Management warning lamp on dash

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2015 131,722 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 131,711 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 112,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise on engine possible aux belt pulley ,may fail in future needs inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,999 miles

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 85,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has a nail and a screw in tread.

Fail 6 May 2014 73,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 73,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 64,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,789 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 45,390 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 128,552 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,019 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 XWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

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

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