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RK08 ODA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

203,179 mi
Last recorded203,179 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 203,179 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 203,174 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall bulge also tyre as flat spots on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 198,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 188,204 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to limit and bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 181,460 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 181,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light displayed (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 168,950 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs lipped, corroded and blued (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 158,817 miles

EML lamp illuminated

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))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 158,766 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

EML lamp illuminated

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 30 May 2017 148,000 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 136,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 136,131 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 129,660 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 15 Apr 2013 114,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tread depth on front tyres on legal limit

Pass 26 Mar 2012 100,377 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,355 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 81,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 ODA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ODA, 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 ODA registered?

RK08 ODA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RK08 ODA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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