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SL08 VMJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,115 mi
Last recorded103,115 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 103,115 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 103,113 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 95,893 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 95,880 miles

Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi excessive leak... (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces perished and flaking away... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hose ferules corroded... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both front lower engine mount perished and have play... (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower OSF below drivers door, Strengthening plate corroded but not seriously weakening structure or chassis... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear control arm bushes perished and slight play... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perished and have play... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Rear subframe corroded...

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorbers lower bushes... (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 87,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 84,854 miles

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

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 3 Aug 2023 84,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,847 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 74,667 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 74,667 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached upper brkt on shock absorber (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached upper brkt on shock absorber (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,039 miles

Rear loose insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2020 69,039 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking fuel leak at filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear loose insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2019 63,152 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 60,308 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,937 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 55,937 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,075 miles

scratches on windscreen n/s btm centre of screen at mirror

Pass 29 Jul 2015 46,638 miles

light scratches on w/screen n/s o/s

Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,389 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,103 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 36,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,958 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,173 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 29,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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 VMJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

SL08 VMJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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