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SK08 XJG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,223 mi
Last recorded150,223 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 XJG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 150,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from egr pipe attached at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded and loose at bottom edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 144,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 144,774 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 138,101 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 123,297 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 113,813 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 113,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal and badly binding (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 93,892 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 93,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,550 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,947 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,808 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 57,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Apr 2012 45,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,922 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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SK08 XJG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK08 XJG, 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 SK08 XJG registered?

SK08 XJG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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