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PJ08 OUW

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,220 mi
Last recorded149,220 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 OUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 149,220 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 147,416 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 147,378 miles

Braking system leaking FROM ABS UNIT (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL

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

OSR BRAKE SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE APPLICATION SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CRACKED AT SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

UNABLE TO TEST OSR WHEEL BEARING DUE TO BIND

Pass 10 Mar 2021 144,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 142,738 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid appears contaminated

Pass 22 Feb 2019 134,846 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 123,112 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,381 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,811 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 100,811 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,343 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,893 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,056 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,866 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,748 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 OUW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

PJ08 OUW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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