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AO08 XPH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,911 mi
Last recorded56,911 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XPH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 56,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 56,216 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 56,216 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 55,583 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 55,208 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 53,299 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 52,455 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 51,630 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear indicators discolouring

Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,640 miles

o/s/r brake reading fluctuating slightly

outer c.v. gaiters leaking grease

Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,154 miles

both outer c.v. gaiters leaking grease

Fail 18 Oct 2016 41,154 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)

both outer c.v. gaiters leaking grease

Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,028 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 36,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions insufficient to register on diesel smoke test equipment

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

front tyres tread worn (bald) on edges

n/s/r tyre tread worn on edges

outer c.v. gaiters leaking slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease seeping past cv boot clips

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease seeping from cvj boots by clips

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,165 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 XPH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

AO08 XPH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AO08 XPH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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