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RK08 OCP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,537 mi
Last recorded177,537 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 OCP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 177,537 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 167,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 157,622 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 145,603 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads thin

slight play in o/s/f link pin

Pass 4 Aug 2020 135,497 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 127,525 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads look thin

Pass 24 Jul 2018 117,486 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 105,092 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 105,092 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,997 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,125 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,800 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,028 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,714 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 28,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,822 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 OCP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OCP, 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 OCP registered?

RK08 OCP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is RK08 OCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 OCP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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