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VO08 XJD

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,740 mi
Last recorded133,740 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XJD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 133,740 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 126,940 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 126,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 119,752 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 119,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 114,110 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 114,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 103,659 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,371 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,090 miles

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 85,089 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,437 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 67,416 miles

both front tyres down to 2.0mm of tread

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,519 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 64,519 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,269 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,347 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,727 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,252 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 XJD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XJD, 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 XJD registered?

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

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