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MK08 XKJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,404 mi
Last recorded144,404 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 144,404 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm rear bushes starting to come unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 144,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner drive shaft boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 129,854 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 114,848 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 114,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on its outer edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,679 miles

offside front tyre cracked on inner wall no cords exposed

Fail 15 Jun 2016 90,679 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracked on inner wall no cords exposed

Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,319 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Fail 7 Jun 2013 60,308 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Fail 31 May 2012 49,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/sf tyre inner sidewall showing slight cracks

Pass 31 May 2012 49,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/sf tyre inner sidewall showing slight cracks

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,355 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 XKJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

MK08 XKJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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