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VO08 XHJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,555 mi
Last recorded157,555 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 157,555 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 152,674 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 143,990 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 128,007 miles

Both near side tyres getting low

Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 116,377 miles

Large curb damage mark to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre. No cords showing at time of test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,821 miles

Both rear tyres very split and perished

Cannot fully inspect rear seatbelts due to air deflector being in place where roof is folded down.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn very unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn very unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 96,777 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres very split and perished

Cannot fully inspect rear seatbelts due to air deflector being in place where roof is folded down.

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

Front brakes quite imbalanced across the axle, but not enough to fail performance test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn very unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn very unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,777 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre feathering slightly on inner edge.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,700 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,210 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,095 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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VO08 XHJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VO08 XHJ, 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 VO08 XHJ registered?

VO08 XHJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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