MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear tires feathered on inner edge
Central Front Subframe corroded
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Splash guard loose
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both rear tires feathered on inner edge
Central Front Subframe corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Splash guard loose
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel u-j (2.2.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel u-j (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Bottom u/j (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Bottom u/j (2.2.A.1b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG08 EFE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 DG08 EFE, 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 EFE registered?
DG08 EFE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2008.
Is DG08 EFE safe to buy?
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