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OU58 XXK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,972 mi
Last recorded94,972 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 94,972 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 90,129 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,362 miles

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

ynder-tray,sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2018 77,256 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective DPF PRESSURE PIPES BROKEN AND MISSING (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKE FROM EXHAUST (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF TOP AND BOTTOM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,558 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 59,648 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,636 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 58,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 53,099 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,081 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,722 miles

Advise:engine noise

Advise:sump area sweaty with oil

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 32,982 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 XXK 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 XXK, 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 XXK registered?

OU58 XXK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for OU58 XXK 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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