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SL08 VMC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,413 mi
Last recorded109,413 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 109,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 109,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 106,094 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 106,093 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear backing plate slightly catching

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

front sub frame slight corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2020 101,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear backing plate slightly catching

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

front sub frame slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2019 97,665 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,601 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 93,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread 2mm and inner sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

emissions too clean to be detected

front anti roll bar drop links have slight play

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 29 Mar 2017 87,924 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread 2mm and inner sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

emissions too clean to be detected

front anti roll bar drop links have slight play

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,228 miles

Item obcuring drivers view of the road relocated (tax disc holders are no longer official)

Items obscuring drivers view of the road removed from interior mirror

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 72,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2014 65,886 miles

Bonnet cable sticking

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear undertray securing devise missing

slight damage to nearside lower front bumper

Pass 18 Feb 2012 39,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,374 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 VMC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

SL08 VMC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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