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SL08 VMU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

194,706 mi
Last recorded194,706 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 194,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 194,705 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 181,660 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 181,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability os & ns rear D bushes worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

front under tray insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2019 157,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 157,891 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 134,563 miles

Offside Rear Has slight body damage

Fail 3 May 2018 134,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Wiper not tested

Offside Rear Has slight body damage

Offside Wiper not tested

Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,269 miles

Service due

Fail 20 Jan 2017 109,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 r 18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 r 18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 r 18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service due

Pass 1 Jun 2015 76,736 miles

all 4 tyers scrubbed on edges rears blocking

Fail 1 Jun 2015 76,736 miles

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

all 4 tyers scrubbed on edges rears blocking

Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,520 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,883 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 38,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,390 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,368 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 VMU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

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

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