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MK08 XLP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

128,002 mi
Last recorded128,002 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 128,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate loose

Fail 20 Jul 2019 128,000 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate loose

Pass 19 Jul 2018 113,697 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 113,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,356 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 100,356 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

service brake and parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,769 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 85,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2015 69,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,460 miles

front tyres are worn close to limit

Fail 16 Jul 2014 55,460 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres are worn close to limit

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 43,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,412 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 34,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,058 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 XLP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

MK08 XLP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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