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SD08 VOK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,352 mi
Last recorded111,352 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 111,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 111,341 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 106,021 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 106,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 100,945 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 100,945 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,457 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 87,214 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,814 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 79,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,796 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 73,795 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 65,002 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2019 65,002 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper clip defective

Pass 19 Oct 2018 64,178 miles

Fuel filter excessively corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 64,176 miles

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

Fuel filter excessively corroded

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

Nearside Front 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2017 56,395 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,742 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 45,475 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 45,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,322 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 40,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 38,166 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 30,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2012 30,870 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 28,775 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 VOK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VOK, 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 VOK registered?

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

Is SD08 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 VOK shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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