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VO08 XLP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,432 mi
Last recorded93,432 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XLP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 93,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 83,410 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 71,752 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake Disc slightly corroded

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

Pass 12 May 2023 60,558 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2022 50,621 miles

both door mirrors in poor condition

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rack worn

rear tyres perished and 1.6mm outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2021 49,182 miles

nearside rack worn

door mirrors in poor condition

nearside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished and 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2021 49,181 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

door mirrors in poor condition

front tyres perished and 1.6mm outer edge

nearside rack worn

nearside rear tyre perished

rear bulbs pale

Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,166 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside mirror in poor condition

rear brakes worn

slight wear nearside rack

Fail 13 Mar 2020 47,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre perished

offside mirror in poor condition

rear brakes worn

slight wear nearside rack

Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,994 miles

all brakes worn

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,058 miles

offside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,771 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 37,770 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users o/s/f bumper disconnect from car (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured o/f stop light faded, (1.2.1e)

both rear and n/s/f tyres badly perished.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,050 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Mar 2016 34,050 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage offside front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Mar 2015 30,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,586 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,257 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,622 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge devoid of tread

offside rear tyre 2mm and devoid of tread outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,290 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,286 miles

Offside Rear 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 XLP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO08 XLP registered?

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

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