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DU08 VLN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,039 mi
Last recorded119,039 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 119,039 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 117,495 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 110,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 102,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 102,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 97,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 97,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts tow wiring loom (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,699 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,478 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 69,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 66,629 miles

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

both rear bump stops cracked/perished

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 8 Feb 2016 66,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear bump stops cracked/perished

both rear tyres out of shape

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,901 miles

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

both rear coil springs lower seats/bump stops cracked/perished

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

slight play in both front roll bar link arms

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,856 miles

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

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

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,450 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,139 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 VLN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

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

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