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RK08 OBO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,892 mi
Last recorded130,892 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 OBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 130,892 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 127,767 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 123,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 120,216 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 115,942 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 115,929 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs are quite corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front shock absorber casings are quite corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil is corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid dark in colour

horn working but sounds defective

steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 18 Nov 2020 113,262 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,262 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 108,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,697 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,925 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 93,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,991 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 89,991 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 84,359 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,242 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 62,871 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,528 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,365 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 OBO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK08 OBO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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