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DA08 ENX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,327 mi
Last recorded151,327 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 ENX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 151,327 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coilspring arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 144,710 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner coilspring arm bushes deteriated

Fail 9 Jul 2018 144,705 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Inner coilspring arm bushes deteriated

Pass 4 Jul 2017 137,569 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 137,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 130,492 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 122,691 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to the front suspention strut housing

nearside rear tyre feathered to the inner tred

offside front tyre wearing thin to the inner edje

Fail 30 Jun 2015 122,664 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to the front suspention strut housing

nearside rear tyre feathered to the inner tred

offside front outer brake pads wearing thin and uneven to the remaining pads

offside front tyre wearing thin to the inner edje

Pass 4 Jul 2014 115,758 miles

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit in places and perished very close to cords

Pass 10 Jul 2013 102,053 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 101,993 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,375 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,096 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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DA08 ENX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ENX, 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 ENX registered?

DA08 ENX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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