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DG08 WZL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,266 mi
Last recorded228,266 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 WZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 228,266 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 211,967 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 211,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 200,993 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 200,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 193,966 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 193,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine man light on

Pass 12 Nov 2021 192,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi poor and split

Fail 12 Nov 2021 192,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi poor and split

Pass 16 Nov 2020 190,491 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 190,440 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 180,456 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 180,456 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 167,314 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 155,101 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 142,671 miles

Front Tyres wearing unevenly may require wheel alignment

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 131,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 131,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 124,545 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 120,342 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 116,042 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 116,042 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 106,160 miles

Both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 106,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DG08 WZL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

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

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