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OY58 XXK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

218,671 mi
Last recorded218,671 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 XXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 218,671 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 218,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 205,272 miles

n/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 19 May 2023 205,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front fog light hanging down

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2022 197,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 177,359 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 177,359 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 152,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 128,409 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 128,401 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 112,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,043 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,847 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

no emissions reading

Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,269 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,892 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,994 miles

Both rear tyres worn around inner edges.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,053 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XXK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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