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RK08 OCY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,885 mi
Last recorded128,885 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 128,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 118,144 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 106,623 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link gaiter have slight perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2018 102,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,485 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,009 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,009 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,340 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,613 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,409 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 53,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,792 miles

N/S/R O/S/R AND O/S/F tyre treads worn low.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,272 miles

both inner cv boots show past signs of leaking but there is no visable splits

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 OCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OCY, 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 OCY registered?

RK08 OCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is RK08 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 OCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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