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RK08 OBT

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,122 mi
Last recorded154,122 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 154,122 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 147,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 140,442 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 129,468 miles

Central to offside of steering rack ,slight oil leaks

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt c.v boot badly perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise vehicle,poor starting

Fail 17 Feb 2017 129,468 miles

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

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

Central to offside of steering rack ,slight oil leaks

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt c.v boot badly perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise vehicle,poor starting

Pass 11 Feb 2016 110,672 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 110,672 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 90,178 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 90,152 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,608 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,599 miles

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

n/s/r tyre misshaped on inner

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,185 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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RK08 OBT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

RK08 OBT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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