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OU58 XWT

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,693 mi
Last recorded172,693 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2020 172,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) universal joint at rack badly worn (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive possibly from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 155,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 146,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2018 146,060 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2018 145,383 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

bonnwet safety catch siezed

nearside front tyre wearing inner

rear tyres wearing inner

Fail 6 May 2017 131,774 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 7 May 2016 121,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel advise investigation (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pads worn

Fail 7 May 2016 121,911 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel advise investigation (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 7 May 2015 107,623 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 100,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Aug 2013 100,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,993 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 82,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

both rear brake discs corroded slightly on edges.

brake fluid level slightly low.

offside front wiper blade smearing screen .

Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,886 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)

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 XWT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

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

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