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SK08 XJN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,279 mi
Last recorded60,279 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 XJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 60,279 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 60,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 57,673 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 57,673 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 55,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 52,834 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 46,343 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 43,377 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 40,548 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 40,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 235/45/17/94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 39,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 39,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17/94w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 36,331 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 36,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

registration plate faded BOTH (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FLEXI PIPE (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 35,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FLEXI PIPE (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 31,771 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 27,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,831 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill guards fitted

undetected peak on smokemeter test . no print out given.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,481 miles

advise front tyres wearing low on tread 3-4mm recorded.

note unable to obtain a decent reading to start smoke meter 0.01 max given -undetected peak ,too little smoke to register tried 3 times.

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 XJN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK08 XJN registered?

SK08 XJN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SK08 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 XJN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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