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DG08 EEX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,181 mi
Last recorded125,181 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 125,181 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 121,867 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 117,640 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 117,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f droplink boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f droplink boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 110,787 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 107,738 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 104,572 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light smashed

Fail 31 Oct 2016 104,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light smashed

Pass 29 Mar 2016 97,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 85,092 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,816 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 74,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,726 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,850 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,031 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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DG08 EEX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG08 EEX, 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 DG08 EEX registered?

DG08 EEX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is DG08 EEX safe to buy?

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