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DG08 EFF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,324 mi
Last recorded89,324 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 89,324 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,433 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 80,632 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,287 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,850 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,184 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall but no cords showing

Fail 20 Jan 2016 42,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall but no cords showing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 35,691 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 34,961 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre has cuts in out side wall

o/s rear light cover missing

Pass 7 May 2013 31,165 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 31,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 27,442 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 20,862 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 EFF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol 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 DG08 EFF, 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 EFF registered?

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

Is DG08 EFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 EFF 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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