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SK08 XJY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,380 mi
Last recorded86,380 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 XJY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 86,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber top mounting at fixing point broken but still secure

exhaust corroded thru to second skin in middle section

near side rear tyre cracking at tread area

Fail 27 Nov 2020 86,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber top mounting at fixing point broken but still secure

exhaust corroded thru to second skin in middle section

near side rear tyre cracking at tread area

Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mount broken at top bolt but still secure

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear shock absorber top mount broken at top bolt but still secure

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2019 78,897 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system possible caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mount broken at top bolt but still secure

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear shock absorber top mount broken at top bolt but still secure

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,886 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 71,879 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 66,064 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 66,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 60,788 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 49,620 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,515 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 41,515 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,647 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 34,464 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,584 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,867 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 XJY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

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

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