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SD08 JDK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,088 mi
Last recorded81,088 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 JDK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 81,088 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 81,076 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 74,192 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 73,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 73,353 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 72,331 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 71,618 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 71,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,374 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,363 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 67,363 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 63,901 miles

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

rear exhaust heatshiled insicure slight cut to n/s front tyre slight corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,518 miles

Exhaust corroded on middle section

Rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 20 Jul 2016 58,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded on middle section

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 18 Jul 2015 51,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 28,423 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 28,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,122 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,838 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 16,319 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 JDK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SD08 JDK, 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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SD08 JDK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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