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OV08 JWF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

192,409 mi
Last recorded192,409 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 192,409 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2026 192,409 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 180,815 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os partly weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both ns and os brake back plates corroded

Rear both ns and os light clusters slightly weathered

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to some under body components / panels

Fail 22 Jul 2025 180,799 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and joint visible (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os partly weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both ns and os brake back plates corroded

Rear both ns and os light clusters slightly weathered

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to some under body components / panels

Pass 31 Jul 2024 177,262 miles

Headlamp lens slightly weathered

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot split

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake back plates corroded / partly split

light clusters slightly weathered

minor corrosion to some under body components

Fail 17 Jul 2024 176,874 miles

Front Brake insecure BOTH ns and os flexy hoses: securing clips missing (1.1.21 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both ns and os bloomed * (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt completely split: joint visible (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy pipe ** (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy pipe ** (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both ns and os weathered * (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot split

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear light clusters weathered

brake back plates corroded / partly split

minor corrosion to some under body components

Pass 18 Jul 2023 171,212 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 171,209 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 164,432 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 154,488 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 154,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 152,729 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 147,788 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 147,781 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 142,333 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 142,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 136,238 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 130,727 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 126,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2014 119,101 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 110,955 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 106,222 miles

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

gear change stiff in operation

Pass 28 Jun 2011 99,526 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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OV08 JWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OV08 JWF, 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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OV08 JWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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