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MK08 XLC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,698 mi
Last recorded137,698 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 137,698 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 137,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 128,044 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 121,336 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 121,304 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 114,872 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 106,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 97,195 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 83,444 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 81,278 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,416 miles

off side rear door handle faulty

Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,108 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 62,108 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,823 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,659 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,671 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 XLC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK08 XLC registered?

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

Is MK08 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 XLC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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