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OUI 3200

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,848 mi
Last recorded164,848 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 3200
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 164,848 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 164,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 163,895 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 161,668 miles

Centre rear stop light not working

center front flex has slight blow

Fail 17 Mar 2022 161,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe worn tie arm play in joint (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges splits to cord 225/45/17 97y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges perished splits to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

center stop light not working

small exhaust leak front flex

Pass 17 Mar 2021 159,593 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 154,596 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 147,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 140,679 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 130,349 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 130,349 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,296 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,666 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 107,657 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,657 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,918 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,404 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 57,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 57,242 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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OUI 3200 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OUI 3200, 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 OUI 3200 registered?

OUI 3200 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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