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X4 XWD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,193 mi
Last recorded68,193 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 XWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 68,193 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 66,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 65,254 miles

brake servo poor operation (hard brake pedal when starting from cold)

Pass 4 Nov 2022 63,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 60,358 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,505 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 55,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,749 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 48,304 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 May 2017 48,304 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2016 43,744 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 37,182 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades smeary

Fail 5 May 2015 37,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 3 May 2014 30,019 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 30,019 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 26,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 23,076 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,564 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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X4 XWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X4 XWD, 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 X4 XWD registered?

X4 XWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is X4 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X4 XWD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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