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OV58 VAO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,192 mi
Last recorded207,192 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 207,192 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 207,192 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 196,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 196,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 186,584 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 186,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 174,635 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 156,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 156,858 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 140,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 140,987 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 140,987 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 121,254 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 121,252 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 100,296 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,452 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,949 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 74,948 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,479 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 56,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,515 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 VAO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OV58 VAO, 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 OV58 VAO registered?

OV58 VAO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is OV58 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 VAO shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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