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DS08 TFO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,846 mi
Last recorded101,846 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 TFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 101,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 100,814 miles

small exhaust leak at front pipe flexi

small power steering fluid leak at steering rack area

Fail 14 Apr 2021 100,814 miles

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

small exhaust leak at front pipe flexi

small power steering fluid leak at steering rack area

Pass 18 Mar 2020 100,069 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 100,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 92,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,646 miles

Front exhaust flexi has a minor leak

Fail 10 Jul 2018 84,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front exhaust flexi has a minor leak

Offside Rear brake pads worn thin

both rear tyres badly worn at inner tread and out of shape

rear brake discs are slightly lipped and scored

Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,844 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight dampness around fuel filter cover

slight wear in brake discs

under trays ,covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,899 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 43,897 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,217 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 28,338 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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DS08 TFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS08 TFO, 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 DS08 TFO registered?

DS08 TFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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