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D31 ECO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,951 mi
Last recorded131,951 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD31 ECO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 131,951 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 120,271 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 113,519 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing but did not effect emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 110,136 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 110,131 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 106,929 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Fail 27 Apr 2022 106,924 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play excessive play at steering wheel. (2.2.2 (c))

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2021 101,907 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 101,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 100,661 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 81,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 69,852 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,551 miles

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 68,494 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,936 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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,611 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 31 Jul 2012 40,462 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 11 Aug 2011 30,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,951 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside.

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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D31 ECO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D31 ECO, 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 D31 ECO registered?

D31 ECO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is D31 ECO safe to buy?

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