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OW08 XAJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,402 mi
Last recorded140,402 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 XAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 140,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 116,563 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,943 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,473 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,504 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,568 miles

both rear tyres very close to legal limit & n/s/rear bold inside

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,486 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,884 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,833 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,104 miles

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

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

emission to clean

Fail 27 Feb 2013 47,097 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

emission to clean

Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,731 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,481 miles

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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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OW08 XAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OW08 XAJ, 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 OW08 XAJ registered?

OW08 XAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is OW08 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 XAJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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