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DU08 VLW

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,817 mi
Last recorded177,817 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VLW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 177,817 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 177,785 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 176,872 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 168,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake bindng

Fail 30 Oct 2019 168,021 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre misshaped on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 140,285 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded lower of spring (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake slight resistance

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 133,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,563 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn

advise n/s rear tyre worn badly inner edge

advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2014 123,594 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise cuts in o/s rear tyre inner side wall

advise front tyres on 2mm

advise n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

advise o/s rear tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 117,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 111,640 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 111,629 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 107,078 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,039 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 VLW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

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

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