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DN08 UFB

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,276 mi
Last recorded140,276 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V86,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 UFB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 140,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 137,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 137,052 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 132,860 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 132,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 125,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 117,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs scored rear brake disc light corrosion.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 108,766 miles

emissions to clean to read

Pass 17 Jun 2013 100,573 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 91,497 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,497 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 81,075 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
coil spring broken 34
position lamp(s) not working 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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DN08 UFB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 86,018 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 Vector Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN08 UFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DN08 UFB registered?

DN08 UFB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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