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MK08 XLL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,587 mi
Last recorded138,587 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 138,587 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 138,069 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 132,547 miles

Nearside Front side mirror slight damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine light is on

gear box oil slight leaking

Fail 30 Jun 2020 132,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side mirror slight damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine light is on

gear box oil slight leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2019 119,496 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 107,869 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear substitute brake lamp on

parking brake effort low

unable to see front or rear inner brake pads clearly

Fail 15 Sep 2017 107,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear substitute brake lamp on

parking brake effort low

unable to see front or rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 11 Oct 2016 94,241 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 94,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm weaing un evenon inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,251 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 86,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,831 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 70,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 70,797 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,973 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated, replacement advised.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 49,742 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 49,742 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,675 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,202 miles

both rear tyres nails in tread

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 XLL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

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

Is MK08 XLL safe to buy?

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