MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Recommended to replace soon as will only get worse (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear brake application slightly uneven.
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
poor connection to offside headlight bulb
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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How do I check the history of DG08 VSL?
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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?
The MOT history for DG08 VSL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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