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RK08 OCB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,214 mi
Last recorded109,214 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 OCB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 109,214 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 105,611 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 99,852 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 96,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Reverse lamp inop.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody suspension corroded but not seriously wakened front/rear

Fail 16 Jan 2021 96,180 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Down to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Reverse lamp inop.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody suspension corroded but not seriously wakened front/rear

Pass 6 Feb 2020 94,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Reverse lamp not working

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear judder/pulse from brake disc

rear indicater turning white.nearside front tyre bold on edge.

Fail 1 Feb 2020 94,369 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear judder/pulse from brake disc

rear indicater turning white.nearside front tyre bold on edge.

Pass 26 Jan 2019 88,214 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,863 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 76,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener sat nav holder

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,884 miles

child seat fitted to rear seat belt

item removed prior to mot

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,315 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 66,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,444 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 62,444 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,962 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 55,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,741 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 42,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

36% rear brake imbalance

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs are heavily worn

nearside rear tyre outer side wall has a shallow cut

unable to see thickness of inner rear brake pads

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,113 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)

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 OCB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

RK08 OCB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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