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VO08 XLB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

252,357 mi
Last recorded252,357 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 252,357 miles

>>>>signs of brake fluid dampness around the new brake calliper area <<<<

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 252,191 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 226,176 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front top mounts weak/squeaky

engine smokey

Fail 2 Mar 2021 226,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front top mounts weak/squeaky

engine smokey

Pass 4 Mar 2020 201,030 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

engine smokey

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 200,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

engine smokey

Pass 8 Mar 2019 171,503 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight binding on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 171,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight binding on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 171,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** Strong advise *** (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

steering rack has a slight leak

Fail 1 Mar 2019 171,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** Strong advise *** (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 144,718 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine smokey

Fail 1 Mar 2018 144,258 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear outer side/stop light inop.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine smokey

Pass 2 Mar 2017 117,050 miles

gear linkage/lever very stiff and advise it is looked at

nearside front and offside front tyre inner side walls spilt and advise both tyres are replaced

Pass 13 Feb 2016 112,630 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 80,169 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,233 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,016 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,801 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,063 miles

All four tyres , are cracking around tread

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VO08 XLB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 XLB, 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 XLB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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