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SL08VLN
2008 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1910cc
General Information
- Registration SL08VLN
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
19 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 161,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 155,057 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 155,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,109 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 149,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,269 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and rest of tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 141,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and rest of tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,357 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- eml light on.
1 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- eml light on.
5 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,215 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- undershields fitted inspection restricted
5 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- undershields fitted inspection restricted
22 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,526 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2016 12 Jun 202622 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
22 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,780 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2015 12 Jun 202622 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,950 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014 12 Jun 202629 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,989 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2013 12 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,080 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2013 12 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,833 MI
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SL08VLN was registered on 2008-04-14
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