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SA08 SLY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,652 mi
Last recorded100,652 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 SLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 100,652 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 94,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 89,326 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover clip not attached properly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced slightly pink in colour both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 84,728 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover clip not attached properly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced slightly pink in colour both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,623 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,446 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 75,014 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 75,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,158 miles

all discs slightly worn and lipped

no smoke detected

Fail 10 Feb 2017 61,158 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

all discs slightly worn and lipped

no smoke detected

Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,277 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 42,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyre treads cracking

small cut on n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,890 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 25,380 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,859 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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SA08 SLY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA08 SLY, 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 SA08 SLY registered?

SA08 SLY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is SA08 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 SLY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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