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OV58 PUK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,735 mi
Last recorded145,735 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 PUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 145,735 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 141,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 135,609 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 135,607 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 128,881 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 118,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 114,816 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened On the OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 111,485 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,349 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,616 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,522 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,236 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,657 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,642 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,330 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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OV58 PUK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV58 PUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV58 PUK?

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What year was OV58 PUK registered?

OV58 PUK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is OV58 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 PUK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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