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DU08 VKW

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,967 mi
Last recorded127,967 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 127,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 124,869 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 121,831 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 119,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,322 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 113,132 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 110,000 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 106,494 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 106,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,705 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 102,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,613 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 96,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,573 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,144 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 68,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter corroded and moist

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear tyres stepped

nsf tyre scrubbedon inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter corroded and moist

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres stepped

nsf tyre scrubbedon inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,034 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

screw in off side rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,611 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,335 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 VKW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

DU08 VKW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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