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2008 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration SL08VMU
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 06 Jan 2023
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 194,706 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 194,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 181,660 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 181,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability os & ns rear D bushes worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front under tray insecure
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 157,891 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 157,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,563 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Has slight body damage
3 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 134,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Has slight body damage
- Offside Wiper not tested
- Nearside Wiper not tested
23 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,269 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Service due
20 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 r 18 (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 r 18 (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 r 18 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service due
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,736 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2016 12 Jun 20261 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
6 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,520 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2015 12 Jun 20265 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,883 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2014 12 Jun 20261 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,390 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2013 12 Jun 20261 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,390 MI
12 Jun 20262 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,368 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 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!
SL08VMU was registered on 2008-07-31
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