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PJ08 OUH

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,838 mi
Last recorded114,838 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 OUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 114,838 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 113,330 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 104,351 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,785 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven tread wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven tread wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 74,814 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 68,717 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 68,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 65,693 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 56,884 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 56,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,378 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,002 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,209 miles

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged and holed

slight cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,738 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 22,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust corroding.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust corroding.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,728 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,289 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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PJ08 OUH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PJ08 OUH, 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 PJ08 OUH registered?

PJ08 OUH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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