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SD08 JDX

2008 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,082 mi
Last recorded121,082 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 JDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 121,082 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 119,178 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 21 Dec 2022 117,067 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 114,365 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 114,365 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,299 miles

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

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 99,982 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 99,966 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Starting to Crack & Perish - Inner Tread

Fail 8 Nov 2018 90,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Starting to Crack & Perish - Inner Tread

Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,482 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 80,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 57,617 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 57,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 42,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 42,449 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,289 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,189 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 32,189 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,321 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,220 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish and split between the tread blocks.

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,907 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 JDX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JDX, 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 JDX registered?

SD08 JDX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is SD08 JDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 JDX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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