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DG08 MZF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,560 mi
Last recorded115,560 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 115,560 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 112,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 107,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2022 98,318 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 93,546 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 93,326 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 93,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven across tread.

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven across tread.

Fail 7 Mar 2019 92,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven across tread.

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven across tread.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,286 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 87,650 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 87,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 85,939 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 85,939 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,283 miles

surface rust on offside rear brake disc.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 83,283 miles

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

front brake discs worn/lipped.

surface rust on offside rear brake disc.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,220 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 73,220 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,454 miles

both rear tyres,have very slight cracking in treads.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,501 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 49,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,777 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 MZF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

DG08 MZF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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