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RK08 OAB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,486 mi
Last recorded129,486 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 OAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 129,486 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 121,262 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 121,262 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 112,238 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 99,909 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 99,641 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 88,315 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 88,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,447 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 73,033 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,139 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,466 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 62,466 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,954 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,942 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,546 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges!

Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,030 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,872 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,599 miles

front tyres on wear marks!

Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,172 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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RK08 OAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK08 OAB, 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 RK08 OAB registered?

RK08 OAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is RK08 OAB safe to buy?

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