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DL08 GKK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,948 mi
Last recorded119,948 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 GKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 119,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 108,636 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,398 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,209 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2022 94,204 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,674 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 88,388 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 88,375 miles

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 82,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device defective

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, stepped tread design and tyre starting to split around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 81,982 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 71,291 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 56,978 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 56,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,082 miles

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 50,078 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,809 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,731 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 GKK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GKK, 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 GKK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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