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RK08 OBD

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

206,948 mi
Last recorded206,948 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 OBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 206,948 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slightly split (6.1.2 (a))

coolant leaking from engine and dripping off exhaust

rear heat shield falling off

Pass 22 Dec 2017 199,215 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 199,209 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 197,253 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside damage to wing & bonnet, covered at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2016 190,029 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 181,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 167,171 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 146,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 116,991 miles

Advise front discs worn

Advise rear discs worn

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2012 116,991 miles

Advise front discs worn

Advise rear discs worn

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 100,016 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 OBD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK08 OBD registered?

RK08 OBD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is RK08 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 OBD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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