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DG08 VSP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,285 mi
Last recorded80,285 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VSP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,285 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 80,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,143 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 71,143 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 61,349 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,301 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,839 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 44,839 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 40,442 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 29,579 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,662 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 VSP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

DG08 VSP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is DG08 VSP safe to buy?

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