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VO08 XJC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,560 mi
Last recorded170,560 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XJC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 170,560 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Fail 1 Dec 2025 170,559 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure center and rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Pass 17 Dec 2024 168,886 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 167,406 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 163,286 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 159,476 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 153,194 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 151,999 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 148,723 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 145,199 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 142,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Offside Wiper Blade poor but effective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 126,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 109,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 96,136 miles

front discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking in tread.

rear discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,138 miles

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,329 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,746 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 47,742 miles

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

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

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 XJC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

VO08 XJC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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