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RV08 OWF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,922 mi
Last recorded134,922 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 OWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 134,922 miles

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

REAR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 7 Mar 2022 134,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 128,212 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 122,720 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 122,709 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 117,375 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 105,746 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 105,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,361 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,123 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear tyre tread stepping

Fail 2 Aug 2012 66,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre tread stepping

Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,418 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 OWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OWF, 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 OWF registered?

RV08 OWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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