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RK08 OBZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,917 mi
Last recorded131,917 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 OBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 131,917 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 124,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 119,329 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 113,684 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 106,470 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 106,470 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 100,635 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 93,290 miles

Central front exhaust flex joint slightly blowing

Pass 24 Feb 2018 85,470 miles

n/s/f tyre low on both edges

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and nearly through to the cords

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,835 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 70,835 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 60,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,131 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge, cracking and out of shape

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge, cracking and out of shape

re-check front brake pads in 3-4k

Fail 11 Mar 2015 53,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge, cracking and out of shape

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge, cracking and out of shape

re-check front brake pads in 3-4k

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,604 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking and out of shape

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,585 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and out of shape

Pass 17 Mar 2012 29,589 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges. re-check in 3-4k

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly out of shape. re-check 3-4k

Fail 17 Mar 2012 29,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges. re-check in 3-4k

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly out of shape. re-check 3-4k

Pass 5 Mar 2011 21,299 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 OBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

RK08 OBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is RK08 OBZ safe to buy?

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