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VO08 XHV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,761 mi
Last recorded35,761 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 35,761 miles

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

rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 26 Feb 2025 34,984 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 34,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 33,653 miles

front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 1 Mar 2022 32,968 miles

front tyres cracked and perished on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2021 32,315 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 31,434 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2019 30,492 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 29,667 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,421 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 28,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,261 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,992 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,653 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,121 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,538 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 XHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol 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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

VO08 XHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VO08 XHV 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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