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MK08 XKX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,822 mi
Last recorded109,822 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 109,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 93,848 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 70,722 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 66,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,447 miles

Advise n,s rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,380 miles

Advise n,s front tyre close to limit.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,461 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 56,408 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,665 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 51,970 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust/bracket corroding

Pass 1 May 2013 44,258 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 37,272 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 28,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XKX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MK08 XKX, 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 XKX registered?

MK08 XKX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MK08 XKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 XKX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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