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DG08 MZN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,722 mi
Last recorded139,722 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 139,722 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 139,722 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 135,737 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure rear silencer

Front Registration plate deteriorating

Offside Front Inner cv gator splitting

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

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes split perished and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 135,737 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure rear silencer

Front Registration plate deteriorating

Offside Front Inner cv gator splitting

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes split perished and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 120,557 miles

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

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

battery loose

Fail 15 Dec 2020 120,557 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

battery loose

Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,588 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

fuel warning lamp illuminated

imbalance to rear foot brake effort on roller brake test

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge, also cracked in tread

rear brake discs worn and lipped

soot on exhaust flexi pipe

wear to edges of n/s/f tyre, worn to 3.5mm in tread

wear to outer edge o/s/f tyre (4mm)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil slightly over full

Fail 11 Apr 2017 106,261 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil slightly over full

Pass 12 Apr 2016 93,985 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Apr 2016 93,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,587 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,082 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 71,887 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,682 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 25,783 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 25,332 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 MZN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MZN, 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 MZN registered?

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

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