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VO08 XKY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,255 mi
Last recorded95,255 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 95,255 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 89,008 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 82,682 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,404 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 68,960 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,634 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 54,254 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 54,242 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,740 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 43,176 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 41,264 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 35,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 Jan 2014 32,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,998 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 29,395 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,408 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 XKY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

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

Is VO08 XKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 XKY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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