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SK08 XKM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,211 mi
Last recorded140,211 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 140,211 miles

Rear inner pads appear worn

diesel emissions Smokey at idle ** borderline pass**

Pass 15 Apr 2017 131,102 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 118,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 112,234 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 112,234 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 102,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 102,372 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 91,839 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 91,839 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,712 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 56,644 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2011 67,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XKM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

SK08 XKM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SK08 XKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 XKM shows 12 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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