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DU08 VLL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,406 mi
Last recorded146,406 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VLL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 146,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer plastic sill cover insecure

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

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

Rear rear park brake effort low 16%

Pass 1 Oct 2018 129,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 129,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 114,633 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,189 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 59,052 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,608 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 43,560 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s obligatory mirror lens damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,789 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 14,201 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 VLL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

DU08 VLL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DU08 VLL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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