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PJ08 OUM

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,474 mi
Last recorded111,474 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 OUM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 111,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & DISCS WORN, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 107,791 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and low on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve corroded (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 9 Oct 2023 103,919 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 100,815 miles

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

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

no smoke reading during test

Fail 2 Sep 2022 100,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 96,085 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 96,041 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))

Pass 26 May 2020 94,429 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 91,647 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 86,589 miles

Rear pads getting low, but ok.

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

Fail 25 May 2018 86,583 miles

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

Rear pads getting low, but ok.

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

Pass 17 May 2017 81,069 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre low inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 73,811 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 69,908 miles

both wing mirror glasses discoloured

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,729 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,495 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 OUM 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 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 OUM, 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 OUM registered?

PJ08 OUM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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