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AO08 XOP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,523 mi
Last recorded182,523 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XOP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 182,523 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 182,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 174,730 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 174,730 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Front Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 159,403 miles

Offside Front headlamp adjuster worn

Offside Rear Lower no-plate lamp in-op

Pass 10 Jun 2022 155,420 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 155,419 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle first test 2.6 (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 139,221 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2018 131,570 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2017 124,273 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 109,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 109,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 100,960 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 100,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 88,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure indicator on

Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,676 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,676 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 59,908 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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AO08 XOP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO08 XOP, 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 AO08 XOP registered?

AO08 XOP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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