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DN08 CFK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,839 mi
Last recorded162,839 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 CFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 162,839 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 157,739 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 117,165 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 117,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 112,870 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 110,431 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 110,422 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 103,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,748 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 96,373 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 93,213 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,661 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)

offside washer jet inoperative

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 10 Sep 2013 83,661 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside washer jet inoperative

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,004 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,413 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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DN08 CFK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN08 CFK, 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 DN08 CFK registered?

DN08 CFK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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