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SD08 VNS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,523 mi
Last recorded129,523 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 129,523 miles

Underbody corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 122,506 miles

Underbody corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 117,670 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 109,195 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,620 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 105,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecurely attached ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,744 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 102,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 99,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 97,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,084 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,705 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,316 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 81,635 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 73,575 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,658 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread worn mishaped

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,827 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 VNS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

SD08 VNS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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