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DN08 KSU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,621 mi
Last recorded104,621 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 KSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2023 104,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Main arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mount badly corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Main arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mount badly corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Both radiator support brackets badly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at flexi under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Full hub assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Full hub assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Full frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,935 miles

Front Exhaust flexi starting to came apart

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Radiator bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 99,935 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexi starting to came apart

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Radiator bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,916 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 91,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 87,168 miles

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,080 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 78,080 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 68,589 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 68,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 60,785 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 60,785 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 49,024 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,122 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 38,917 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 34,227 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,088 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 12,056 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 KSU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KSU, 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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DN08 KSU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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