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DG08 NCO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,621 mi
Last recorded122,621 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 NCO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 122,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 120,413 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 118,074 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 116,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 114,121 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 107,929 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 103,193 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 100,192 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 95,327 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,054 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,308 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 75,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 75,271 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,581 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,483 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 61,483 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 51,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,121 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 NCO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NCO, 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 NCO registered?

DG08 NCO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is DG08 NCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 NCO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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