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SL08 VMK

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,132 mi
Last recorded91,132 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 91,132 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole rear floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 87,965 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frame and components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 87,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting box section on floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting box section on floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking at split to tail pipes (8.2.2.1 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferulles corroded front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 83,450 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both front brake back plates hole and corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including floor area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 83,356 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 79,339 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 75,559 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 75,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure wiring broken (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,658 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 71,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,650 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 61,252 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 57,105 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,951 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 47,951 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 41,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 37,947 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,145 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,679 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,057 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 VMK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SL08 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

SL08 VMK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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