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2008 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration SW08EKJ
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2792cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 08 Oct 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,686 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Both exhaust clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Suspension components corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,526 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes - both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes - both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear exhaust clamps broken.
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,828 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2023 10 Jun 202620 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,828 MI
10 Jun 202619 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,962 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at suspension arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,962 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at suspension arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,044 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020 10 Jun 202614 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,044 MI
10 Jun 20268 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,523 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019 10 Jun 20262 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,870 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018 10 Jun 202610 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,447 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017 10 Jun 20266 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,710 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2016 10 Jun 20267 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,426 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
31 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,193 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2014 10 Jun 20268 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,004 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2013 10 Jun 202626 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,560 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013 10 Jun 202626 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
14 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,042 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2012 10 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!
SW08EKJ was registered on 2008-04-25
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