MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
suspension springs are corroded
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
both front tyres 2-0mm on inner edge
both rear tyres badly perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
both front tyres worn edges
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How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150?
Based on 1,025 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was MK08 XLB registered?
MK08 XLB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is MK08 XLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK08 XLB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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