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DU08 ZPP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,560 mi
Last recorded55,560 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 ZPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,560 miles

steering lock have intermittent fault

Fail 4 Mar 2018 55,560 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

steering lock have intermittent fault

Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,105 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,613 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 41,613 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both rear bulbs o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light x2 both rear brake lights o/s/r and n/s/r (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,753 miles

both front tyres wearing thin and cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2014 33,764 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 28,232 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,232 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 23,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 23,533 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

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 ZPP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZPP, 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 ZPP registered?

DU08 ZPP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is DU08 ZPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 ZPP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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