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X600 SLC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,970 mi
Last recorded151,970 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX600 SLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 151,970 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 146,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe under bonnet leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 146,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe under bonnet leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 145,609 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 145,580 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 144,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 144,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked lamp condensation repaired with tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 144,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens broken water entering lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 143,903 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 143,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 141,887 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 138,480 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 133,933 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 129,523 miles

Rear tyres close to limit

accident nsf moisture in lamp

Fail 12 Jun 2015 124,047 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 124,047 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 117,810 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 25 Sep 2012 114,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,413 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,884 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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X600 SLC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X600 SLC, 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 X600 SLC registered?

X600 SLC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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