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VO08 XJG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,782 mi
Last recorded165,782 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XJG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 165,782 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 155,470 miles

CAR GOT SURFACE RUST UNDERNEATH

Pass 19 Jun 2024 144,538 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 144,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 133,342 miles

Central Rear BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 6 Jun 2023 133,342 miles

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

Central Rear BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 28 Oct 2022 131,636 miles

Central stop light

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 125,990 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 125,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 114,714 miles

Both nearside front and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side mirror discoloured

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 114,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both near side front and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side mirror discoloured

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 111,377 miles

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror discoloured

high level rear brake light not working

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2017 108,689 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 102,460 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 102,457 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 87,335 miles

rear tyres worn uneven/low spots

Fail 12 Feb 2015 87,331 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear tyres worn uneven/low spots

Fail 6 Mar 2014 74,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads require replacing in aprox 6000 miles

Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,846 miles

front brake pads require replacing in aprox 6000 miles

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,209 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,313 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 47,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,845 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 XJG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJG, 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 XJG registered?

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

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