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SD08 VOB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,878 mi
Last recorded129,878 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 129,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine MIL on

heat shield above dpf insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2019 129,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine MIL on

heat shield above dpf insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

Fail 9 Aug 2018 119,663 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Aug 2017 110,171 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,068 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust emissions too clean to give a reading

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,491 miles

smoke too clean, no reading

Fail 19 Aug 2015 92,483 miles

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

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

smoke too clean, no reading

Pass 31 Aug 2014 84,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 81,938 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,862 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,131 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 VOB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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