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SB08 OBD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,177 mi
Last recorded127,177 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 OBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 127,177 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 127,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished around tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished around trad area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2025 122,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 108,092 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front sub frame covered in paint

Pass 21 Jul 2023 106,725 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 101,859 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2022 101,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2021 95,901 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,416 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 91,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 81,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,286 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,135 miles

both rear shocker top mountings alloy corroded round bolt holes,, still secure at time of test

rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,389 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shocker mount cracked

Offside Rear Upper shocker mount cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,941 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper mounts are cracked

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,401 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,651 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 30,651 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 18,307 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 5,836 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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SB08 OBD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SB08 OBD, 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 SB08 OBD registered?

SB08 OBD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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