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OU58 XWV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,157 mi
Last recorded119,157 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 107,515 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,434 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 77,074 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,932 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Sep 2015 73,925 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken lower coils (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 68,521 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 60,415 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,913 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,340 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 XWV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

OU58 XWV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is OU58 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU58 XWV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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