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SB08 OBE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,083 mi
Last recorded108,083 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 OBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 108,083 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 107,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on lower arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded and holed

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,405 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 95,394 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,314 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,494 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mount corroded

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mount corroded

corrosion both rear trailing arm mountings

Fail 6 Aug 2019 82,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mount corroded

Offside Rear Upper shockabsorber mount corroded

corrosion , both rear trailing arm mounting brackets

parking brake performance limits just met

Pass 11 Aug 2018 79,280 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2017 76,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2016 72,126 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,076 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 62,062 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 62,062 miles

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

NSF brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,682 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,851 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,024 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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SB08 OBE 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 SB08 OBE, 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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SB08 OBE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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