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VO08 XKL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,694 mi
Last recorded155,694 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XKL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 155,694 miles

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

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

headlamps fading

Fail 12 May 2023 155,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Lower engine cover fitted.

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 148,901 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 148,891 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2021 138,653 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Apr 2021 138,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Mar 2021 138,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 127,510 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside rear jacking blocks missing

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link has large cable tie around upper boot limiting view

Nearside front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside starting to slightly discolour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting areas on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 127,415 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot securing device wrongly located (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding also unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted caliper locating/securing device/spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside rear jacking blocks missing

Nearside front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside starting to slightly discolour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting areas on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 121,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight binding

Fail 19 Mar 2018 121,572 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight binding

Pass 13 Mar 2017 108,301 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front and nearside rear tyres inner sidewalls damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2016 96,167 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,147 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 71,686 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 60,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,632 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,270 miles

slight play in offside front droplink

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 XKL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XKL, 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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VO08 XKL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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