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DL08 GJO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,902 mi
Last recorded125,902 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 GJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 125,902 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f drink boot cover insicure

Pass 13 Dec 2019 114,466 miles

movement in offside front droplink

rear brake discs corroded an pitted

rear exhaust heat shield insicure

Fail 11 Dec 2019 114,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 114,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake flexi hoses metal parts corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

UNABLE TO CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO BRAKE BIND

Pass 17 Sep 2018 106,571 miles

Both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 96,388 miles

Emissions not tested cam belt history (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 77,134 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 64,956 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,547 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,713 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,224 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre 4mm n/s/f tyre 2mm o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

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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DL08 GJO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DL08 GJO, 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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DL08 GJO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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