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DU08 VKG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,784 mi
Last recorded133,784 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 133,784 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced twin bulb unit suspect wiring fault or light unit fault (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

starting problems vehicle presented with starting issues, starter motor soaked in engine oil

Pass 26 Aug 2025 128,872 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Intermittently only half of the LED's light up (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed at the end when fully retracted (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 124,584 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded/rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 3.1mm - 225/45/ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 3.6mm - 225/45/ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaks from engine & transmission

Pass 30 Aug 2023 120,045 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 120,045 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 115,149 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 111,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 104,995 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test in boot

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 100,159 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s repeater lens missing

screen damage

Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,326 miles

oil seepage gearbox area

screen damage

Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,316 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s/r wear/distorting inner edges

o/s/f roll bar link wear/play

oil seepage gearbox area

screen damage

Pass 12 Jun 2017 88,084 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2017 88,084 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected socket bent up into bumper,unable to attach test lead (1.9.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2016 81,539 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 73,269 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,760 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 59,038 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 59,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,830 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,954 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 VKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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