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S900 XWD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,492 mi
Last recorded89,492 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS900 XWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 89,492 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 89,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 89,247 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 89,243 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 77,676 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 77,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits EXHAUST BLOW AT REAR Y PIECE (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y piece welding not complete .TEMP repair to seal leak (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 72,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,334 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 66,334 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

minor windscreen chips

Fail 28 Sep 2017 61,063 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

minor windscreen chips

Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,471 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,622 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 50,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2014 42,854 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 35,057 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,516 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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S900 XWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S900 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 S900 XWD registered?

S900 XWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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