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DE08 CDZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,008 mi
Last recorded109,008 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 CDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 109,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 97,336 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 97,304 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut split (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,719 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 89,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 85,591 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 85,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,067 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 76,691 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,738 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Mar 2016 69,738 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,298 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 62,298 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,909 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,473 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,777 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,532 miles

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

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

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

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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DE08 CDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 DE08 CDZ, 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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DE08 CDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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