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P7 XWD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,616 mi
Last recorded119,616 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 XWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 119,616 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 118,248 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 112,071 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Aug 2022 112,067 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Aug 2019 95,230 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 82,992 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 75,612 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 71,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 71,909 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 66,848 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,082 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 54,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,573 miles

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)

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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P7 XWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P7 XWD, 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 P7 XWD registered?

P7 XWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is P7 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 XWD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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