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RK08 OBW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,200 mi
Last recorded143,200 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 143,200 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 143,174 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1x bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt missing all 3 rear seatbelt receivers not accessible (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 131,465 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 114,813 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 100,281 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 100,281 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,624 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,266 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 64,981 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,376 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,156 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,130 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 OBW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

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

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