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RK08 OBH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,303 mi
Last recorded147,303 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 OBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 147,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45 ZR17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45 ZR17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 147,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45 ZR17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45 ZR17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45 ZR17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45 ZR17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 137,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake seized

Rear tyres badly stepped

Fail 19 Feb 2020 137,687 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and middle corroded off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake seized

Rear tyres badly stepped

Pass 26 Feb 2019 129,915 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 129,904 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 120,899 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket come adrift.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 116,669 miles

Exhaust bracket missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 106,064 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 102,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,195 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,548 miles

electroic stabillity control lamp on

tracksion control switched off

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OBH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

RK08 OBH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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