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DL08 GKC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,257 mi
Last recorded141,257 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 141,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms bushes both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 131,644 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 129,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 129,104 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 124,333 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 124,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter slight leak

Pass 25 Jan 2022 111,378 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 111,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,075 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,298 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 103,661 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 101,766 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 100,392 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s top bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear n/s inner thread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 100,392 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s top bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low front n/s to low (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low front o/s to low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear n/s inner thread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 97,783 miles

Emissions not detected

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake discs scored on either side

Rear tyres close to legal limit on either side

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 91,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

cuts to nearside rear tyre outer edge

emissions too clean to retrieve reading

Pass 13 Jul 2013 76,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 57,344 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,623 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,882 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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DL08 GKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 DL08 GKC, 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 GKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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