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CX08 XNZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,890 mi
Last recorded103,890 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 XNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 103,890 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 103,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,450 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 95,686 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 95,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 88,922 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 88,875 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,603 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,764 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 69,574 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,099 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 62,060 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 56,527 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 56,157 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,789 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 55,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,590 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe worn and split but not leaking gases

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 54,590 miles

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

Exhaust flexi pipe worn and split but not leaking gases

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,894 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 53,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,403 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,880 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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CX08 XNZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CX08 XNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX08 XNZ registered?

CX08 XNZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is CX08 XNZ safe to buy?

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