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DA05 LET

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,353 mi
Last recorded109,353 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A93,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 LET
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 109,353 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 109,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 106,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 104,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 102,071 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 99,947 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 99,945 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,841 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 97,841 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,629 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 95,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,698 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 89,020 miles

nearside front outer wall minor cuts

nearside rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

offside rear tyre inner wall in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2017 89,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread/misshaped/low pressure/very poor condition in walls (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front outer wall minor cuts

nearside rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

offside rear tyre inner wall in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,033 miles

both front tyres cut but not showing cords

Fail 19 Apr 2016 83,033 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

both front tyres cut but not showing cords

Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,247 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing uneven edges worn

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre has slight perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,767 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 44,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,819 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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DA05 LET is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,011 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 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA05 LET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA05 LET is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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