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DL08 GLZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,237 mi
Last recorded101,237 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,237 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 96,120 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 88,993 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 88,993 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 69,976 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,462 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,204 miles

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

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 24 Jul 2012 44,978 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 34,910 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 GLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

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

Is DL08 GLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL08 GLZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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