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6 VD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,782 mi
Last recorded68,782 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 VD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 68,782 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 62,451 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 55,927 miles

slight play nearside inner tie rod

Fail 4 Jan 2024 55,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

slight play nearside inner tie rod

Pass 6 Jan 2023 46,842 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 38,210 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 32,141 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 29,773 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 27,336 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 23,957 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 19,564 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 14,802 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 8,903 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 8,799 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 8,385 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 8,385 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 8,029 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 7,022 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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6 VD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 6 VD, 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 6 VD registered?

6 VD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is 6 VD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 VD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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