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DG08 EGC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,764 mi
Last recorded100,764 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 100,764 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 92,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 92,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 84,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,220 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 22 Feb 2017 75,220 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,465 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 66,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,848 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,894 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,728 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,548 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,354 miles

plastic side skirts fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2011 28,354 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

plastic side skirts fitted at time of test

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 EGC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 EGC registered?

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

Is DG08 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 EGC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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