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2008 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration SL08VLX
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 20 Aug 2024
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 170,643 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2024 12 Jun 202625 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 163,126 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- both rear arches corroded
- Rear suspension bushes worn
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 163,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- both rear arches corroded
- Rear suspension bushes worn
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 159,483 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust heat shield loose
- both rear wheel arches corroded but not presenting sharp edges
7 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,100 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heatshield loose
- both headlamp lenses clouded
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 151,350 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 151,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,272 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wing mirror tinted
- Offside Front wing mirror tinted
- Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,351 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2018 12 Jun 202619 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,241 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2017 12 Jun 202615 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,549 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,685 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2015 12 Jun 20262 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,567 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2014 12 Jun 202618 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,536 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,995 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,382 MI
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SL08VLX was registered on 2008-06-26
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