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DG08 VTC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,297 mi
Last recorded136,297 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VTC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 136,297 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 129,747 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 124,949 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak gear box

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 124,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak gear box

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 114,205 miles

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

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

front pads low

Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,903 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,496 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 85,496 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 73,221 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,506 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 57,497 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,807 miles

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,503 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 VTC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

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

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