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MK08 XLB

2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

225,520 mi
Last recorded225,520 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 15083,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XLB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear SE Tid 150
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 225,520 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror is missing

suspension springs are corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 224,359 miles

suspension springs are corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 224,355 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

suspension springs are corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 219,163 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 202,003 miles

both front tyres 2-0mm on inner edge

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2015 177,269 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 177,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 148,382 miles

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)

front brake pads very low

Pass 12 Jun 2013 118,038 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 24 May 2012 95,031 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 70,825 miles

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How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150?

Based on 1,025 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,331
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 22
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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MK08 XLB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 83,560 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 Linear SE Tid 150 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK08 XLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK08 XLB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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