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VO08 XKZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,964 mi
Last recorded109,964 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 109,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 107,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2025 107,835 miles

Brake fluid contaminated brake fluid black (1.8 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust back box mount rubber part missing and o/s split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 105,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak form front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 101,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 98,566 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 95,031 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 95,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 93,455 miles

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 1 Apr 2019 89,133 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 82,367 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 82,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,130 miles

nearside front wiper starting to split

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,921 miles

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

small dent nearside front wheel rim

Fail 27 Apr 2016 62,921 miles

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

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

small dent nearside front wheel rim

Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,092 miles

nearside front wiper starting to split

Pass 8 May 2014 40,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cut in side wall not though to cords

Pass 15 May 2013 33,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 May 2013 33,504 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,429 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,858 miles

small cut to sidewall offside front tyre

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 XKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XKZ, 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 XKZ registered?

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

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