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OV08 KHU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,412 mi
Last recorded120,412 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 120,412 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 117,432 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 117,429 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 109,332 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 109,328 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres inner edge mis shaped

Pass 10 Oct 2015 104,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Oct 2014 87,322 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,292 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

nearside rear tyre has cracks in the treads

offside tyres have perrished sidewalls

Pass 2 Aug 2012 63,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2012 63,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,307 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,454 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 KHU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KHU, 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 KHU registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV08 KHU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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