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OV08 JWN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,727 mi
Last recorded69,727 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JWN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 69,727 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 61,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 57,277 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,465 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 49,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 46,088 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))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 43,189 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 40,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 35,503 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,086 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 33,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,951 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,240 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,004 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,690 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,433 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 JWN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OV08 JWN, 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 OV08 JWN registered?

OV08 JWN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is OV08 JWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 JWN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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