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SL08VLR
2008 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1910cc
General Information
- Registration SL08VLR
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
14 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 181,349 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 176,199 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 176,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side off tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 172,286 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
1 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 172,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
14 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 170,388 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres scuffing inner edge
13 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 169,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe broken at flex (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
5 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 162,950 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- slight blow exhaust front flex pipe
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 162,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- slight blow exhaust front flex pipe
- dpf warning on dash full
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,083 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019 12 Jun 202620 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,772 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2018 12 Jun 202611 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,129 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,492 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,711 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2015 12 Jun 202626 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,868 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202620 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,451 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,881 MI
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SL08VLR was registered on 2008-05-30
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