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DG08 NDO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,604 mi
Last recorded191,604 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 191,604 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 191,604 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 181,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 165,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 148,258 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 148,256 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 129,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 129,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear both n/s & o/s (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 115,262 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 99,110 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 96,078 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,742 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 80,796 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,894 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 62,797 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 55,266 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 51,730 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,353 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 44,353 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 38,302 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 NDO 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 NDO, 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 NDO registered?

DG08 NDO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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