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DD08 GEO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,321 mi
Last recorded145,321 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD08 GEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 145,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 137,887 miles

Exhaust heat shield inscure BACK BOX

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 133,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 129,716 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 124,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 119,403 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 114,669 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 109,525 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 103,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

vehicle presented with engine managment fault lamp on.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 103,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

vehicle presented with engine managment fault lamp on.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 89,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 75,728 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DD08 GEO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DD08 GEO, 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 DD08 GEO registered?

DD08 GEO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DD08 GEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DD08 GEO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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