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DA08 ENW

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,730 mi
Last recorded118,730 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 ENW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 118,730 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 118,730 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 118,722 miles

Front headlamp lens deteriorated

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))

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

Suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2025 118,722 miles

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

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

Front headlamp lens deteriorated

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))

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

Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2024 118,549 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Mar 2023 118,415 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 118,247 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 118,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 118,236 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter ? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 116,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,955 miles

exhaust clamp corroded

rear arm bushes worn

rear brakes slight bind ok for mot

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 1 Jul 2019 112,955 miles

Brake fluid contaminated fluid dark and above 4% water (1.8 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower n/s/f dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust clamp corroded

rear arm bushes worn

rear brakes slight bind ok for mot

Pass 29 Jun 2018 106,619 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 100,920 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,929 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 96,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management lamp on

front foglamps not working

Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,976 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jun 2012 38,598 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2011 25,121 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2011 25,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DA08 ENW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 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 DA08 ENW, 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 DA08 ENW registered?

DA08 ENW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DA08 ENW safe to buy?

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