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DA08 EOP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,660 mi
Last recorded175,660 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 175,660 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 162,648 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 162,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 149,270 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 149,200 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 135,243 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 135,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 123,199 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 123,184 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 109,714 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 17 Apr 2014 96,919 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,363 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,169 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 56,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,921 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 EOP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EOP, 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 EOP registered?

DA08 EOP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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