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DG08 WZN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,820 mi
Last recorded150,820 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 WZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 150,820 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 150,818 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2025 148,593 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 148,592 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamps innop

Pass 8 Jan 2024 144,906 miles

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

both rear outer arches corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 133,077 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear arches corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2023 133,068 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened both top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear arches corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 120,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 115,206 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 112,147 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 108,534 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 105,025 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,431 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 98,514 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 90,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,345 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 73,617 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 58,140 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,365 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,334 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 WZN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WZN, 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 WZN registered?

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

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