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SK08 XKH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

77,126 mi
Last recorded77,126 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 77,126 miles

Front flexi section of exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2022 77,126 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front flexi section of exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,266 miles

Central Front engine cover fitted

Central Front under tray fitted

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 71,265 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front engine cover fitted

Central Front under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,201 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 66,200 miles

Fuel system component leaking At filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 62,548 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 62,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 59,145 miles

EML on

Fail 18 Oct 2017 59,144 miles

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

EML on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 55,733 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 55,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre close to tread limit

wear at both rear lower supension arm bushes

Fail 14 Sep 2015 52,711 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre close to tread limit

wear at both rear lower supension arm bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,403 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge 215/55/16

Fail 16 Sep 2014 49,403 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge 215/55/16

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,281 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edges & nail in tread 215/55/16

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge 215/55/16

Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edges & nail in tread 215/55/16

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge 215/55/16

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,593 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 XKH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XKH, 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 XKH registered?

SK08 XKH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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