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DU08 VLH

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,337 mi
Last recorded184,337 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 184,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 140,007 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,435 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing noisy

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm and perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 117,434 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing noisy

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm and perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,664 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,460 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm and slightly perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,937 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 75,937 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,318 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to wear on edges

rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,458 miles

rear discs rusty and scored o/s/r brake pads low

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 VLH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

DU08 VLH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is DU08 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 VLH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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