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RL03 BOB

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,059 mi
Last recorded96,059 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 BOB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 96,059 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 96,058 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 90,059 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 10 May 2023 83,388 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 76,683 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 66,848 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 66,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2020 55,046 miles

Indicator switch faulty when turning right (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

chip on o/s windsreen

n/s rear tyre cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 26 Feb 2013 49,379 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip on o/s windsreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s rear tyre cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,883 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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RL03 BOB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RL03 BOB, 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 RL03 BOB registered?

RL03 BOB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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