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A17 DBE

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,051 mi
Last recorded74,051 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 74,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 70,446 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,744 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 68,738 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 63,687 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 60,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,143 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,173 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,722 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,897 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 25,517 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,501 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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A17 DBE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 DBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 DBE registered?

A17 DBE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is A17 DBE safe to buy?

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