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DG08 EGF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,561 mi
Last recorded55,561 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 55,561 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 55,533 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 54,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 54,334 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 53,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 53,487 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 52,826 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES ARE CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 52,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES ARE CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 51,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,142 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,891 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 46,891 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% + worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded tang (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,599 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 41,599 miles

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

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,022 miles

Emissions too clean for test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,376 miles

screen washer fluid level low

Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,664 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 EGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EGF, 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 EGF registered?

DG08 EGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is DG08 EGF safe to buy?

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