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VK08 XGC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,042 mi
Last recorded90,042 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 XGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 90,042 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 88,876 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2024 87,535 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 84,826 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,606 miles

engine cover and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2021 75,980 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2020 71,639 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,198 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 62,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,969 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,588 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,318 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 39,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 33,329 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,765 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,056 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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VK08 XGC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VK08 XGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 XGC registered?

VK08 XGC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is VK08 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 XGC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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