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D10 RHL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,348 mi
Last recorded135,348 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 RHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 135,348 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 127,256 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 117,807 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 114,114 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,078 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 109,072 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 107,749 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2020 107,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,404 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 88,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,291 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,999 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,762 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,434 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,754 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,044 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,463 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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D10 RHL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D10 RHL, 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 D10 RHL registered?

D10 RHL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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