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2008 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration SL08VMT
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expired 07 Aug 2024
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,877 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 131,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre Incorrectly Fitted
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
8 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,655 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,799 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- offside rear fog light slightly discoloured
- both stop lights slightly discoloured
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
30 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 122,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- offside rear fog light slightly discoloured
- exhaust heat shield insecure
- both stop lights slightly discoloured
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
26 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 13,866 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
23 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn WISH BONE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded BACK PLATE CORRODED TO THE EXTENT THAT IT COULD INTER FEAR WITH BRAKING (1.1.21 (e) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,742 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted anti rattle spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted anti rattle spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,836 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front shocks corroded
- underbody corrosion
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,830 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,336 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2018 12 Jun 202618 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,554 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
17 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,889 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2016 12 Jun 20267 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,301 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,470 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,053 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2013 12 Jun 20263 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 50,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,853 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2012 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL08VMT was registered on 2008-07-18
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