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SL08 VMX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,541 mi
Last recorded109,541 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2024 109,541 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 102,581 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 95,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 84,678 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,408 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,830 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 54,732 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 46,853 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,160 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,848 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,055 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,765 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 16,816 miles

n/s front tyre tread becoming low

Pass 29 Apr 2011 11,952 miles

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

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 VMX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

SL08 VMX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SL08 VMX safe to buy?

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