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SD08 VNU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,376 mi
Last recorded149,376 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 149,376 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 142,709 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 133,769 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 125,536 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 120,237 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 113,793 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing this tyre is splitting all the way around the shoulder and should be replaced ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 103,676 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,961 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,877 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,751 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 65,751 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,966 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,191 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 44,191 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

N/S and O/S Rear tyres showing signs of internal failure of construction.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,562 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,903 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 VNU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

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

Is SD08 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 VNU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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