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SF08 XDV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,697 mi
Last recorded70,697 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 XDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 70,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber mounting corroded/both sides

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,773 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 62,080 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 56,727 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,082 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 51,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,485 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 39,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 33,358 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,038 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

both rear tyres have age cracks in tread pattern

Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,008 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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SF08 XDV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SF08 XDV, 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 SF08 XDV registered?

SF08 XDV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is SF08 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF08 XDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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