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DG08 EFO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,611 mi
Last recorded162,611 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 162,611 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 146,069 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 143,458 miles

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 143,458 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 136,456 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe deteriorated.

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 30 Jul 2018 136,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe deteriorated.

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 129,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread worn unevenly

exhaust heat sheild hanging loose

Pass 3 Aug 2016 121,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 121,341 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 120,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns rear tyre cracking

os rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2014 116,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 110,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight deterioration to rear brake discs.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 104,820 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,439 miles

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2011 100,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2011 88,606 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 EFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFO, 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 EFO registered?

DG08 EFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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