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SK08 XLE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,639 mi
Last recorded138,639 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 138,639 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 138,639 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 131,776 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 129,675 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,782 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 121,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 112,192 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated & blowing (BORDERLINE)

Front wipers smearing

Vehicle slightly Smokey on idle

Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,636 miles

Exhaust emitting blue smoke at idle

Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,605 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,015 miles

EMISSIONS SO CLEAN MACHINE COULD NOT DETECT- NO SLIP AVAILABLE

front brake pads look worn

front tyres wearing edges (2mm)

front wipers smearing slightly

rear tyres wearing inner edges badly

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XLE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

SK08 XLE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is SK08 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 XLE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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