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SD08 VNY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,019 mi
Last recorded137,019 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 137,019 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 7 Sep 2022 130,856 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 130,512 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 125,094 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 112,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 97,079 miles

Front Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear shocks corroded bothsides

Pass 19 Oct 2018 89,272 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 89,271 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,425 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front / rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,019 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,615 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,977 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,858 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,233 miles

plastic jacking point missing off o/s/r

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,887 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 45,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,587 miles

o/s/r jacking point plastic box missing

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 VNY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

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

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