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DU08 VKB

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,017 mi
Last recorded158,017 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VKB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 158,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 151,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 142,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 131,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 119,256 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 108,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,317 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 93,310 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 78,979 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 78,979 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,344 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 73,337 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,340 miles

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

rear tyres worn uneven in tread area

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,116 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,282 miles

offside front tyre worn to limit (1.6mm)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 44,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn to limit (1.6mm)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,826 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,803 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 16,151 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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DU08 VKB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKB, 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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DU08 VKB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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