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VO08 XLF

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,287 mi
Last recorded138,287 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 138,287 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 135,886 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 131,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 126,859 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 126,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 122,101 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 122,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 117,880 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 117,800 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,614 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 110,614 miles

coil spring broken NEARSIDE FRONT (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken OFFSIDE REAR (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 2MM (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread -3mm - edges worn close to cords - advise new (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread - 3mm - edges worn close to cords - advise new (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 104,597 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread -3mm - edges worn close to cords - advise new (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread - 3mm - edges worn close to cords - advise new (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 95,908 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 83,318 miles

Tread distorting on nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2014 72,161 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 72,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,299 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 62,299 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,717 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,272 miles

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)

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 XLF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLF, 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 XLF registered?

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

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