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MK08 XLD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,199 mi
Last recorded70,199 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 70,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front vac pipe slight cracked

Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear under side corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 68,057 miles

Nearside Rear tyre crack's in tread

Offside Rear tyre crack's in tread

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both outer (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear under side corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,293 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both outer side light slightly dim

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,897 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 63,861 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,130 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,969 miles

front flexy brake hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,529 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,684 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,919 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 53,913 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,511 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight dammage on off side front tyre outer wall

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear brake discs wearing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,370 miles

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

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

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 XLD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

MK08 XLD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is MK08 XLD safe to buy?

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