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DL08 GJU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,402 mi
Last recorded138,402 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 GJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 138,402 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 138,402 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 126,861 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 111,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 103,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,742 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 73,937 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 58,687 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,704 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,308 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 37,308 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,972 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,166 miles

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

Offside Front 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
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DL08 GJU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJU, 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 DL08 GJU registered?

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

Is DL08 GJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL08 GJU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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