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DU08 NVA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,565 mi
Last recorded160,565 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 NVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 160,565 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 160,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 147,550 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2018 147,310 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 10 Mar 2017 132,679 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 132,679 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 118,807 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 108,305 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 107,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,671 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 94,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,385 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,346 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,919 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming out of shape inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

various underbody covers fitted

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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DU08 NVA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DU08 NVA, 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 DU08 NVA registered?

DU08 NVA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is DU08 NVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 NVA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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