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YE08 XKP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,949 mi
Last recorded133,949 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 XKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 133,949 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 133,949 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 124,983 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 124,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (235 45 17w) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 115,494 miles

ACCIDENT TO BOTH BUMPERS

Fail 22 Aug 2022 115,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ACCIDENT TO BOTH BUMPERS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 108,065 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 108,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 101,393 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 101,393 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn, Also tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper damage

Fail 2 Aug 2019 93,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn, Also tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper damage

Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm, 235/45ZR17.97W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing, 4.5mm, 235/45ZR17.97W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 74,388 miles

Nearside Front shoacker leaking

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly worn

Rear brake discs worn

Rear shocker bushes worn

Fail 5 Jan 2018 74,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust fumes in side car (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front shoacker leaking

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly worn

Rear brake discs worn

Rear shocker bushes worn

Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

Pass 4 Jan 2016 52,776 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,540 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre tread low and side wall perished

Pass 14 Feb 2014 43,538 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

age cracking and some deep cuts and wear on edges to both rear tyres

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Feb 2014 43,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

age cracking and some deep cuts and wear on edges to both rear tyres

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,075 miles

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

Fail 1 Feb 2013 38,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r brake disc scored

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 3 May 2011 25,117 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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YE08 XKP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YE08 XKP, 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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YE08 XKP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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