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SD08 VNN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,969 mi
Last recorded85,969 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 VNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 85,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 85,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front on inner face corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 85,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and slight blow at Y on rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 85,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and slight blow at Y on rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 84,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y piece at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 83,987 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak turbo hose split (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y piece at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 82,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter damp

offside front brake backplate fouling disc

offside front top strut mounting dry/noise

Fail 25 Oct 2021 82,924 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper securing spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter damp

offside front brake backplate fouling disc

offside front top strut mounting dry/noise

Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm , slightly worn on edges (235/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 4mm , slightly worn on edges (235/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted unable to fully inspect for leaks

Pass 15 May 2019 78,955 miles

undertarys fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 14 May 2019 78,955 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertarys fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 20 May 2018 75,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min thickness (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front abs wires loose

evidence of fuel leak but not leaking at time of test

Fail 19 May 2018 75,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min thickness (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front abs wires loose

evidence of fuel leak but not leaking at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2017 70,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 70,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2016 66,578 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 61,458 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 59,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 59,077 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,483 miles

slight noise from top top strut bearings on lock to lock test

Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,483 miles

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

drivers door difficult to open from outside

slight noise from top top strut bearings on lock to lock test

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,340 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 VNN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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