SA08HJC - SAAB 9-3
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 19 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
19
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 01 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,287 mi
Expires: 31 July 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 01 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,287 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 22 July 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,262 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Passed - 08 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,043 mi
Expires: 23 January 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Central heat shield loose
- Advisory secondary bonnet catch needs oiled but works
Passed - 24 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,769 mi
Expires: 23 January 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory secondary bonnet catch siezed
- Advisory exhaust heatshield insecure
Failed - 23 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,761 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory secondary bonnet catch siezed
- Advisory exhaust heatshield insecure
Passed - 10 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,541 mi
Expires: 28 February 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Passed - 03 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,734 mi
Expires: 28 February 2022
Passed - 29 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,213 mi
Expires: 28 February 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 26 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,385 mi
Expires: 30 April 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 19 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,695 mi
Expires: 30 April 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 19 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,686 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 19 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,822 mi
Expires: 30 April 2018
Passed - 26 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,320 mi
Expires: 30 April 2017
Passed - 28 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,063 mi
Expires: 30 April 2016
Passed - 29 April 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,580 mi
Expires: 30 April 2015
Passed - 01 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,200 mi
Expires: 30 April 2014
Passed - 19 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,035 mi
Expires: 21 April 2013
Passed - 22 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,643 mi
Expires: 21 April 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SA08HJC?
The MOT expires on 31 July 2026.
What is the tax status of SA08HJC?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of SA08HJC?
This is a 2008 SAAB 9-3 in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1910cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SA08HJC?
This vehicle produces 149 g/km of CO2 emissions.