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VO08 XLN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

213,979 mi
Last recorded213,979 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 213,979 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 213,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 205,464 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 205,464 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 188,498 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm {225/45/17 y} (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 171,779 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 171,779 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 140,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 111,417 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,707 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

misting of diesel near filter

Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front cut on sidewall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2015 67,204 miles

Cut on N/S/F tyre inner edge near rim

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 59,855 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 59,853 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 53,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,637 miles

o/s/f under vehicle steering rack damp but no signs of leaking at time of test

Pass 26 May 2011 36,940 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 XLN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XLN, 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 XLN registered?

VO08 XLN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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