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MK08 XKH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,515 mi
Last recorded130,515 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 130,515 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 130,513 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 123,457 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 123,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 101,370 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 101,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 81,824 miles

Engine covers, under trays, and plastic sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 81,824 miles

Engine covers, under trays, and plastic sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,102 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 62,102 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,258 miles

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 16 Apr 2016 58,240 miles

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

Offside 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 1 May 2015 50,762 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,472 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,664 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,217 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,013 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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MK08 XKH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MK08 XKH, 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 MK08 XKH registered?

MK08 XKH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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