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VO08 XKS

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,055 mi
Last recorded134,055 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 134,055 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 128,000 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 128,000 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine management warning light on.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 123,116 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 110,662 miles

Slight fluid leak on power steering rack.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 110,437 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat Nav cradle (8.3.1e)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking Power steering fluid leaking from steering rack and or pipes / unions. (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 98,514 miles

Slight blow on downpipe flex.

Slight leak on power steering rack.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 98,514 miles

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

Slight blow on downpipe flex.

Slight leak on power steering rack.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,132 miles

Rear brake pads wearing.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 87,955 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake pads wearing.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,407 miles

advise air bag light on

Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,520 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,167 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 XKS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

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

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