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RO08 OJM

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,481 mi
Last recorded189,481 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 OJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 189,481 miles

Coolant leak Metal pipe along the front of the engine ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 177,391 miles

Metal coolant pipe corroded

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 177,386 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Metal coolant pipe corroded

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 170,842 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 170,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 157,694 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 146,968 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 134,795 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 117,735 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 117,735 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 93,785 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2015 93,785 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 85,410 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge /uneven

Rear boot lid/bumper damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2014 82,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,378 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,716 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread area

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,612 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

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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RO08 OJM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RO08 OJM, 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 RO08 OJM registered?

RO08 OJM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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