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DG08 PUX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,585 mi
Last recorded147,585 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 147,585 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 142,989 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 142,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 140,416 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad carrier spring clip missing

Fail 19 Oct 2021 140,416 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad carrier spring clip missing

Pass 29 Jul 2019 128,190 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 114,117 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 103,260 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 94,440 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 94,440 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,400 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,400 miles

Centre Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Centre Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,182 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,410 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 47,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,669 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 42,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PUX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PUX, 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 PUX registered?

DG08 PUX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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