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PX08 XOB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,942 mi
Last recorded177,942 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 XOB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 177,942 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 165,507 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 161,356 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 161,350 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil dilution and above max mark ,may cause damage to engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to rear near front,rubbing on floor pan (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 159,289 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2020 159,286 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil level to high on dip stick may cause damage. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 155,610 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2019 155,545 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil level being excessive over full mark may cause damage to engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2018 152,775 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 152,128 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 146,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 135,634 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 135,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,812 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 105,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,697 miles

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

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 XOB 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 76.5%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

PX08 XOB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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