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OV08 JXC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,499 mi
Last recorded84,499 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,499 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 84,492 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 66,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 66,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,459 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,060 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 54,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,624 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,990 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 52,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 50,694 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,349 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,651 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 JXC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

OV08 JXC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for OV08 JXC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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