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DA08 EOD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,964 mi
Last recorded123,964 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 EOD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 123,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 123,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 107,868 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts & smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 107,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts & smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 100,468 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and valves perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,917 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 93,914 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 86,151 miles

front brake discs slightly worn & corroded

front brake discs slightly worn & corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,938 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,831 miles

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 14 Apr 2015 65,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2014 55,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,510 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,146 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,948 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 EOD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA08 EOD, 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 EOD registered?

DA08 EOD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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