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2008 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration OV08KHP
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expires 26 Mar 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 103,564 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,496 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 96,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,830 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 94,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,157 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 93,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))
4 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,736 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
4 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 88,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
12 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,548 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
24 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,861 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,854 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 75,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,061 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on outer edge
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also has heavy wear on edges and heavy perishing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge
9 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also has heavy wear on edges and heavy perishing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge
- Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on outer edge
13 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,048 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,920 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
13 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
19 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,297 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 49,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,621 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,311 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 28 Jun 20261 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,499 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 28 Jun 202623 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,776 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2012 28 Jun 202622 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
29 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,230 MI
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OV08KHP was registered on 2008-03-31
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