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RK08 OBV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,702 mi
Last recorded173,702 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 173,702 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 172,267 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 11 May 2022 172,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 8 May 2021 165,919 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 165,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2020 160,522 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2020 159,964 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2019 155,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 155,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 147,820 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 133,353 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 128,736 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated GAITERS TWISTED (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 128,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated GAITERS TWISTED (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 121,438 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 116,054 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 109,965 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 103,968 miles

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

emissions to low to record

Fail 16 May 2012 103,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

emissions to low to record

Pass 15 Apr 2011 97,654 miles

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

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

dipstick handle snapped off not allowing removal.

Fail 15 Apr 2011 97,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

dipstick handle snapped off not allowing removal.

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 OBV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

RK08 OBV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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