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PX08 XNZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,246 mi
Last recorded130,246 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 XNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 130,246 miles

N/s/r road spring pigtail missing,still secure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft seal slight misting of oil on gearbox

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

Nearside Rear Light lense cracked

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 125,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 125,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 125,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 120,783 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 120,783 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 107,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 93,090 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,048 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,421 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,610 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 26,272 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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PX08 XNZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PX08 XNZ, 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 PX08 XNZ registered?

PX08 XNZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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