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DU08 JOV

2008 Saab 93

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,175 mi
Last recorded147,175 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9372,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 JOV
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 147,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 147,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

EML lampilluminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 138,285 miles

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

access to rear brake pipes limited

Pass 1 Apr 2016 131,150 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 131,150 miles

coil spring broken osf (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 125,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 124,227 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 116,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 100,544 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 100,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 70,912 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 70,497 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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DU08 JOV is a 2008 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,016 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU08 JOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU08 JOV registered?

DU08 JOV is a 2008 Saab 93, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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