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DG08 VSL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

247,474 mi
Last recorded247,474 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 247,474 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 208,240 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Recommended to replace soon as will only get worse (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 179,629 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 141,728 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 112,560 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 103,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 103,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 82,375 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2012 54,015 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

poor connection to offside headlight bulb

Fail 26 May 2012 54,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

poor connection to offside headlight bulb

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VSL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

DG08 VSL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is DG08 VSL safe to buy?

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