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MK08 XKY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,166 mi
Last recorded144,166 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 144,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 132,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 132,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken Broken at the bottom of the spring (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 125,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 117,664 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 117,664 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 106,366 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 95,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 95,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,130 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 83,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,900 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 XKY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK08 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

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

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