MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both (3.3 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both near side tyres getting low
Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked ()
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
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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