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OY58 XXH

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,139 mi
Last recorded132,139 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 132,139 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 128,372 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 128,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 124,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 124,155 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle off/side slow in operation (52% out) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 111,778 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 111,601 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 96,750 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,078 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 85,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,919 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,644 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,114 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,037 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 32,368 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 XXH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XXH, 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 XXH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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