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DG08 VSV

2008 Saab 93

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,133 mi
Last recorded93,133 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9372,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VSV
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 93,133 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 93,133 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS AND OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 86,782 miles

minor leak from steering pump

Pass 27 Oct 2023 82,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,384 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 72,016 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 64,228 miles

x2 rear tyres castellated on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2019 59,900 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,002 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 48,002 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,686 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 45,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,093 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,116 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,863 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,567 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,506 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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DG08 VSV is a 2008 Saab 93 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG08 VSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG08 VSV registered?

DG08 VSV is a 2008 Saab 93, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is DG08 VSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 VSV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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