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SL08 VLP

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,759 mi
Last recorded148,759 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VLP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero Ttid
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 148,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 144,373 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 144,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 136,121 miles

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 19 Jul 2022 124,029 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 122,162 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 122,162 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 122,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 120,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays/engine cover/sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2019 120,656 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under trays/engine cover/sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 109,909 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover/under tray/sill covers fitted

windscreen small chips zone b

Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,136 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 29 Jul 2016 90,592 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,072 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,550 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,803 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,118 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,820 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
7,717
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 27
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
brake binding 5
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SL08 VLP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 99,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL08 VLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL08 VLP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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