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JL51 DDL

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,622 mi
Last recorded117,622 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL51 DDL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 117,622 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 110,811 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 110,807 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 106,226 miles

fuel filter damp

Pass 19 Jan 2023 101,516 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 94,654 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,380 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall damaged 225/45/18

Fail 13 Aug 2019 83,374 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall damaged 225/45/18

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,487 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 77,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Nov 2017 73,878 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 67,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,815 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 49,882 miles

off side front tyre cracked around inner side wall

Fail 3 Sep 2013 35,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,851 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,835 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,205 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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JL51 DDL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow 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 JL51 DDL, 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 JL51 DDL registered?

JL51 DDL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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