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VK08 XGJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,204 mi
Last recorded157,204 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 XGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 157,204 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 157,204 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both o/s/f & n/s/f tyres outer sidewall slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light on/ flashing.

Pass 15 Mar 2023 152,955 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 147,309 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 147,308 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/f & n/s/f worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 140,256 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 136,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre close to limit

nearside brake light partially out

offside brake light partially out

offside rear sidelight partially out

Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,888 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 126,886 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 117,605 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 117,604 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 106,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,620 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 May 2015 89,659 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,864 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 81,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 68,922 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 68,922 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 53,636 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 XGJ 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 70%.

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 VK08 XGJ, 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 VK08 XGJ registered?

VK08 XGJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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