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RK08 OBJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,789 mi
Last recorded140,789 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 OBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 140,789 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 140,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 132,222 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 124,083 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 116,082 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 109,115 miles

Central Front Lower 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))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 105,875 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 103,122 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in cenntre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 99,264 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 99,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 95,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 90,110 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in centre of screen (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2017 90,110 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in centre of screen (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 85,253 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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)

Fail 16 May 2016 85,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 15 May 2015 78,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 70,918 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 54,044 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 54,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2012 34,125 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,738 miles

slight play at n/s steering rack inner joint

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 OBJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

RK08 OBJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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