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VO08 XLJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,752 mi
Last recorded138,752 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 138,752 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 132,185 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 132,184 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 129,385 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 123,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 115,981 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 115,981 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front steering arm gaiter twisted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,507 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 108,507 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 101,221 miles

both front tyres are at 3 mil of tread

Pass 13 May 2015 94,252 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 81,854 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 13 May 2013 69,781 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 62,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 52,092 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 XLJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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