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RK08 OBR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,087 mi
Last recorded73,087 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 OBR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 73,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 62,861 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,820 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 58,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,133 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 39,941 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,368 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 32,203 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner & outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner & wearing outer edges

Pass 16 May 2015 29,570 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 27,155 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 21,529 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 18,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2011 14,885 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 OBR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

RK08 OBR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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