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CX08 XOC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,174 mi
Last recorded113,174 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 XOC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 113,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,564 miles

both front shock spring caps corroded and offside front slightly leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2018 104,564 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front shock spring caps corroded and offside front slightly leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,290 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 87,174 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,104 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished in tread area.

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,423 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 72,423 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,911 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,199 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,965 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 XOC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CX08 XOC, 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 CX08 XOC registered?

CX08 XOC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is CX08 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 XOC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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