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MK08 XLG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,293 mi
Last recorded96,293 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 96,293 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 91,163 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 87,853 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 87,853 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 84,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front and rear brake disc dustcover excessively corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 84,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front and rear brake disc dustcover excessively corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 80,418 miles

plastic covers

Fail 16 Aug 2022 80,418 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

plastic covers

Pass 18 Aug 2021 76,348 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 76,348 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc dustcover excessively corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2020 73,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc dustcover excessively corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,631 miles

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 61,320 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 61,245 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,331 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 47,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 12 May 2015 40,675 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

all 4 tyre treads cracking but no cords exposed

n/s wiper blade just starting to smear (view still good)

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish

Fail 12 May 2015 40,675 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

all 4 tyre treads cracking but no cords exposed

n/s wiper blade just starting to smear (view still good)

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2014 32,528 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 27,961 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 27,961 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 22,446 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 16,830 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 XLG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

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

Is MK08 XLG safe to buy?

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