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DG08 NDN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,267 mi
Last recorded118,267 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 118,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front dip beams flashing when turned off

Fail 16 Sep 2025 118,267 miles

Fuel system component leaking around filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front dip beams flashing when turned off

Pass 28 Aug 2024 109,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 109,022 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 100,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 100,928 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 91,706 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,082 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,831 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre stepped inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre stepped inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,945 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,026 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 46,115 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,095 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 36,149 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,049 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 NDN 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 84.2%.

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 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 NDN, 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 NDN registered?

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

Is DG08 NDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 NDN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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