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VO08 XJB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,779 mi
Last recorded113,779 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 113,779 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDE ()

Fail 3 Mar 2020 113,779 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDE ()

Pass 20 Apr 2019 110,240 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 107,034 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 105,135 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 99,223 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,897 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,489 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,130 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,951 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,829 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 XJB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

VO08 XJB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is VO08 XJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 XJB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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