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DG08 EGD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,714 mi
Last recorded107,714 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 107,714 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 107,704 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 104,999 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 104,991 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 99,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

backbox heat sheild loose

Pass 20 Aug 2022 90,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 80,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 80,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,025 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 71,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,376 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,246 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 59,458 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 59,458 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 55,303 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,946 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 48,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,310 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,229 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,209 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,370 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,041 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 EGD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EGD, 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 EGD registered?

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

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