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SD08 JCO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,806 mi
Last recorded134,806 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 JCO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 134,806 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 132,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 122,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 122,009 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 122,009 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 119,720 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 119,718 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 117,756 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bush brackets corroding

fuel filter housing damp

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

nearside wiper smearing slightly

offside rear caliper spring missing

Fail 6 Apr 2021 117,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bush brackets corroding

fuel filter housing damp

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

nearside wiper smearing slightly

offside rear caliper spring missing

Pass 7 Apr 2020 115,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 115,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 111,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 111,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 105,928 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 May 2018 105,926 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 May 2017 98,249 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,425 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,567 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,717 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,015 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,110 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,094 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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SD08 JCO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SD08 JCO, 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 SD08 JCO registered?

SD08 JCO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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