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DG08 MZE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,344 mi
Last recorded93,344 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 MZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 93,344 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 93,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 89,591 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 89,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,508 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 78,858 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,698 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,096 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 65,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,640 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,814 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,929 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,011 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,561 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,512 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 MZE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

DG08 MZE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DG08 MZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 MZE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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