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OY58 UWO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,825 mi
Last recorded124,825 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 UWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 124,825 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 124,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 124,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 120,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 120,064 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 114,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 103,322 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 103,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam is dim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2019 100,884 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 100,830 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2018 86,841 miles

Offside Front Jacking block missing.

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Twisted. (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2018 86,815 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Jacking block missing.

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Twisted. (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

cover fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2017 77,959 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

cover fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,185 miles

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

N/S Reverse lamp inop.

O/S/F Tyre thinning on inner edge.

Rack boot twisted O/S

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 69,184 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Incorrect colour (1.2.1e)

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

Items removed prior to test.

N/S Reverse lamp inop.

O/S/F Tyre thinning on inner edge.

Rack boot twisted O/S

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 59,220 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 58,742 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,796 miles

front discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,432 miles

front discs slightly undercut

Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 23,214 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 UWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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