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RK08 OBM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

240,836 mi
Last recorded240,836 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 240,836 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 240,332 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 239,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 231,849 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 231,849 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 223,459 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 214,504 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 205,934 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 193,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r/ tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 May 2015 193,335 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r/ tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Feb 2014 174,540 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 152,259 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 125,342 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 94,691 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 94,691 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 OBM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

RK08 OBM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is RK08 OBM safe to buy?

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