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RV08 OWD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,182 mi
Last recorded85,182 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 OWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 85,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 80,587 miles

Offside Front Headlight has a broken bracket but still secure.

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

Sill covers.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 72,468 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,732 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 67,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Fail 3 Mar 2020 59,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,036 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 55,015 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 48,950 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2018 48,950 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 44,934 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 44,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 37,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,192 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,528 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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RV08 OWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RV08 OWD, 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 RV08 OWD registered?

RV08 OWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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