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VO08 XJU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,014 mi
Last recorded160,014 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 160,014 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 154,416 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 154,416 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 146,237 miles

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

Spare tyre defective Missing ()

Fail 1 Feb 2023 146,237 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking Excessively (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Missing ()

Pass 8 Jan 2022 127,487 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 127,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2021 120,052 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 May 2020 117,369 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 117,369 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 113,403 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 113,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 109,354 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,343 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 105,343 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,197 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 92,983 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 92,980 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,469 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 112,865 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 112,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,106 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,375 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 52,375 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XJU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

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

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