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OY08 PJV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,730 mi
Last recorded164,730 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 PJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 164,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 161,738 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing uneven

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 161,730 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake pads wearing uneven

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 141,933 miles

brakes in poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2016 141,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking around filter (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brakes in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2015 130,488 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 130,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 115,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 115,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,090 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 83,512 miles

replace front wiper blades soon

Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,845 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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OY08 PJV 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 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 OY08 PJV, 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 OY08 PJV registered?

OY08 PJV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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