MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
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
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides rear (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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emissions to low to record
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
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RK08 OBV safe to buy?
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