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D20 DJR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,848 mi
Last recorded105,848 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 DJR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 105,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both stop lamp bulbs are fading slightly in colour

Pass 18 Sep 2024 103,708 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 103,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 98,071 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,862 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,169 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 94,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 81,251 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 78,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,781 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 70,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 66,931 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 61,636 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 61,636 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Jun 2012 56,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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D20 DJR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D20 DJR, 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 D20 DJR registered?

D20 DJR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is D20 DJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D20 DJR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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