MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users injector leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power Steering Leak From Steering Rack
Exhaust fumes entering cabin Back Box Missing. (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power Steering Leak From Steering Rack
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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 OCO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 OCO, 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 OCO registered?
RK08 OCO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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