MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
n/s repeater lens missing
screen damage
oil seepage gearbox area
screen damage
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
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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