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SL08 VLO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,801 mi
Last recorded161,801 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 161,801 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 148,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 135,289 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 135,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop link! (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 122,780 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)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 122,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 10 Jul 2015 111,118 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,798 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 108,798 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

bonnet release cable sticking when operated

offside rear lamp damaged not likely to cause injury or harm

rear brake pipe joints corroded

rotation noise from nearside rear wheel

unable to fully see rear inner brake pads

Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2012 64,939 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,939 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 49,775 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,775 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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SL08 VLO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL08 VLO, 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 SL08 VLO registered?

SL08 VLO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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