CarVerify

Free Car Check

DU08 ZPT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,363 mi
Last recorded168,363 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 168,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 159,638 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 152,902 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaitor damp

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 146,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 142,337 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 128,350 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 128,350 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 118,264 miles

Offside Front tyre worn both edges and starting to split inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre feathered

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

chip in screen

Fail 12 Mar 2018 118,264 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn both edges and starting to split inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre feathered

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

chip in screen

Pass 22 Mar 2017 107,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chip in screen

Fail 22 Mar 2017 107,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chip in screen

Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,305 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 100,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,630 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 68,275 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn low.

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 49,879 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 33,017 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DU08 ZPT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU08 ZPT?

You can check the full history of DU08 ZPT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DU08 ZPT registered?

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

Is DU08 ZPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 ZPT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU08 ZPT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DU08 ZPT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.