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SK08 XLA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,493 mi
Last recorded82,493 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 XLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 82,493 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear brake noisy.

Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2026 82,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear brake noisy.

Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2025 78,771 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Mar 2025 78,770 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter heavily perished and weeping.

Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2024 75,527 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 72,570 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 69,564 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,516 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 68,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,720 miles

front number plate slight damage

Fail 8 Mar 2019 64,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front number plate slight damage

Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,958 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 53,802 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,288 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,454 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,821 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 34,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 XLA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

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

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