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OY58 LBK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,228 mi
Last recorded172,228 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 LBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 172,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 160,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre has a flat spot

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 148,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs lipped

front pads over half worn

Pass 19 Nov 2013 125,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2012 107,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 107,428 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 103,590 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 103,590 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,721 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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OY58 LBK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY58 LBK, 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 OY58 LBK registered?

OY58 LBK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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