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DG08 NDF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,265 mi
Last recorded104,265 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 NDF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 104,265 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2025 101,694 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 98,789 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 94,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 89,468 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 89,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 85,257 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,777 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,969 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 75,969 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,105 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 62,389 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 52,194 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 52,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,396 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,458 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,777 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 31,777 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

heat shield loose on front exhaust pipe

Pass 31 Jan 2012 22,150 miles

exhaust front pipe heat shield rattling

parking permit in passenger swept area

Pass 17 Jan 2011 13,998 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 NDF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol 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 NDF, 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 NDF registered?

DG08 NDF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DG08 NDF safe to buy?

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