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DG08 NDE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,204 mi
Last recorded154,204 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 154,204 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 154,204 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 144,773 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 144,773 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 138,316 miles

Coolant leak egr cooler pipe @front of engine ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 131,380 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 124,992 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 118,122 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 111,381 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 104,784 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 97,139 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 90,069 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 90,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,763 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,199 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,788 miles

front windowscreen has damage outside of the swept area

offside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2014 53,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front windowscreen has damage outside of the swept area

offside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2013 32,434 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 29,084 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,152 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 NDE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NDE, 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 NDE registered?

DG08 NDE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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