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DA08 EOG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,720 mi
Last recorded162,720 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 162,720 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2017 162,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 125,351 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 125,266 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp loose and exhaust system moving (7.1.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 119,697 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 119,690 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 119,690 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 116,418 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 116,418 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 110,900 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 86,849 miles

Both rear tyres worn/distorted on inner edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

N/s/front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,849 miles

Both rear tyres worn/distorted on inner edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s/front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,198 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn

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 EOG 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 61.5%.

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 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 EOG, 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 EOG registered?

DA08 EOG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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