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DU08 VKN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,131 mi
Last recorded137,131 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 137,131 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 120,487 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 102,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,905 miles

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

all brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

rear tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,085 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2016 81,042 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,346 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 71,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 62,802 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,445 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 36,423 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 VKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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