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DN08 KTD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,496 mi
Last recorded133,496 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 KTD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 133,496 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 133,494 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 133,490 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 130,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 120,211 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,598 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 109,253 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 102,022 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,433 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Limited Performance Warning illuminated.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 96,429 miles

Fuel system component leaking Around Filter Housing (7.2.3)

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

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Limited Performance Warning illuminated.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,204 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,604 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bleaching (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 74,604 miles

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

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bleaching (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 62,374 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,374 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 55,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2013 55,706 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2012 48,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,730 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 38,730 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres close to legal limit

oil leak from neaside driveshaft seal

Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,629 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 31,629 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DN08 KTD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KTD, 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 KTD registered?

DN08 KTD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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