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DG08 EFL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,666 mi
Last recorded113,666 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 113,666 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 105,121 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 105,121 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 105,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,381 miles

dash message: Limited performance

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2016 101,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 225 45r17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

dash message limited performance

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 86,421 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 86,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

limited performance light on dash

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,669 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front wipers smear slightly

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on tread 225/45r17

Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,789 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 EFL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

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

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