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OV08 KHO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,931 mi
Last recorded174,931 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 KHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 174,931 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 162,619 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 162,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 162,607 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush big bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush big bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable insecure both (3.5.1d)

Rear front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking at caliper banjo bolt (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking underside (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both no securing rubber but not leaking grease (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear seat belt sticking retrackor

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cant fully check rear both and n/sf testable items due to excess brake bind

slight play steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2015 148,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 142,127 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 136,647 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 136,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 123,546 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2012 123,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 96,197 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 KHO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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