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MK08 XLF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,746 mi
Last recorded73,746 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,746 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,291 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 64,291 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside/nearside (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,193 miles

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

Under tray and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,192 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 33,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,296 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 16,010 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 16,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XLF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XLF, 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 XLF registered?

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

Is MK08 XLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 XLF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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