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VO08 XLD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,510 mi
Last recorded130,510 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XLD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 130,510 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 130,510 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 119,200 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 119,196 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 112,542 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 112,542 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 107,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 101,513 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,475 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,028 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 72,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 55,856 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,856 miles

stone chips in windscreen

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 XLD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

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

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