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OY08 PJX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,981 mi
Last recorded97,981 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 PJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,981 miles

exhaust blow front under bonnet

exhaust shield insercure rear

Pass 31 Jan 2018 95,022 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,873 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 88,661 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 88,661 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,167 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2015 81,167 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Lower engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,675 miles

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

Lower engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,790 miles

front inner pads starting to wear

lower covers

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside handbrake arm not fully returning

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 48,755 miles

Front and rear N/S tyres worn close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,132 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 36,132 miles

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

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 PJX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 OY08 PJX, 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 PJX registered?

OY08 PJX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is OY08 PJX safe to buy?

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