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VO08 XLK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,957 mi
Last recorded83,957 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 83,957 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,296 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,786 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 75,734 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 65,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 May 2013 57,052 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 115,798 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has slight blow

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,692 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 45,498 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 33,223 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 XLK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

VO08 XLK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VO08 XLK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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