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VO08 XHL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,543 mi
Last recorded117,543 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 117,543 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 113,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 111,012 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 111,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 103,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 99,524 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 96,199 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,142 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 88,788 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 83,798 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,840 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,713 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,463 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,680 miles

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

stepping on inner edge of both rear Tyres

tread on both rear Tyres starting to get low

Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,745 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,403 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 XHL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 VO08 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

VO08 XHL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is VO08 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 XHL 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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