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SF08 VJC

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,229 mi
Last recorded126,229 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 VJC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 126,229 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper shocker tower corroded small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded and hole at edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 126,227 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to rear exhaust box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring fractured at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached loose and sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper shocker tower corroded small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded around edges and sharp edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 2 Oct 2024 111,990 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle frame corroded

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 1 Oct 2024 111,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle frame corroded

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 27 Sep 2023 98,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Casing Corroded

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

Offside Front Shock Absorber Casing Corroded

Rear Subframe Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Fail 26 Sep 2023 98,692 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Condition Of Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Casing Corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock Absorber Casing Corroded

Rear Subframe Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Pass 28 Sep 2022 90,103 miles

Front n/s and o/s upper shocker mount bearings sticky

Fail 27 Sep 2022 90,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper shocker mount badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front n/s and o/s upper shocker mount bearings sticky

Pass 21 Sep 2021 83,632 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 83,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,863 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 71,863 miles

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

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 12 Nov 2019 68,007 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 68,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,861 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 62,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 57,094 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,397 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,218 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,590 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,545 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 32,464 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,341 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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SF08 VJC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SF08 VJC, 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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SF08 VJC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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