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SD08 VOF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,020 mi
Last recorded133,020 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 VOF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 133,020 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 126,853 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Outer wings corroded. both sides

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 126,850 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Outer wings corroded. both sides

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 122,584 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 117,985 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

gear selector stiff

Fail 3 Feb 2021 117,985 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

gear selector stiff

Pass 22 Feb 2020 111,699 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 111,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,636 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 104,636 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 95,676 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 95,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,203 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,547 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,921 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 39,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,205 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 20,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VOF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

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

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