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OV08 UJR

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,061 mi
Last recorded171,061 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 UJR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 171,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear end corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 164,580 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 164,573 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 153,636 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust system home made

Fail 12 Jan 2021 153,611 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust system home made

Pass 11 Jun 2019 148,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 148,591 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 144,312 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 144,310 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 136,615 miles

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

advise rear discs badly lipped

Fail 26 Jun 2017 136,615 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both showing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise rear discs badly lipped

Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,710 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 128,710 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 117,556 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 107,032 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake disc's worn

Pass 29 Jun 2013 100,245 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 92,433 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,304 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 UJR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UJR, 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 UJR registered?

OV08 UJR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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