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OV08 KHT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,377 mi
Last recorded189,377 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 KHT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2020 189,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 189,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 172,304 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 172,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 161,729 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2017 152,043 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 143,707 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 133,021 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 133,017 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 125,534 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 125,520 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 113,610 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 113,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 102,561 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,718 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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OV08 KHT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV08 KHT, 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 KHT registered?

OV08 KHT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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