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OU58 XXB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,846 mi
Last recorded83,846 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 83,846 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 83,151 miles

the nearside rear brake flex ferrule is corroded

the offside front and rear brake flex ferrules are corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 81,829 miles

the front brake discs are corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2024 81,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting corroded through (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting corroded through (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

the front brake discs are corroded and pitted on the inside surface

Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,147 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 80,375 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,626 miles

the offside rear brake disc is heavily corroded and pitted

Fail 12 Feb 2021 78,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

the offside rear brake disc is heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2020 77,898 miles

the offside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

Fail 10 Feb 2020 77,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

the offside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,342 miles

the offside front seat belt is lazy to retract

Fail 22 Jan 2019 74,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

the offside front seat belt is lazy to retract

Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,934 miles

engine management light is on

the offside rear brake disc is corroded and pitted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 71,876 miles

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

engine management light is on

the offside rear brake disc is corroded and pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,601 miles

small stone chip to the windscreen in zone b

Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,987 miles

stone chip to the windscreen in zone b

the engine management light is on

Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,630 miles

front brake pads getting low

the nearside front tyre is allmost on the limit / rec change

the offside front tyre tread low

Pass 11 Feb 2014 57,754 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 57,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,869 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,866 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 XXB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU58 XXB registered?

OU58 XXB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is OU58 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU58 XXB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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