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DU08 ZPW

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,886 mi
Last recorded200,886 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 ZPW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 200,886 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 193,264 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 193,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 183,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 169,560 miles

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY+ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

HAND BRAKE LITTLE RESEVRE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm -WEARIMNG SMOOTH INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0 mm -WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE +DEEP CUT ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm -225/45/17-94 W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 169,560 miles

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY+ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

HAND BRAKE LITTLE RESEVRE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm -WEARIMNG SMOOTH INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0 mm -WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE +DEEP CUT ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm -225/45/17-94 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 143,667 miles

Emissions not detected

Fail 6 Dec 2017 143,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions not detected

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and slightly stepped tread on inside edge ()

Offside Rear tyre, stepped tread on inside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,429 miles

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 10 Dec 2015 90,283 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,412 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 64,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 39,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,747 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,198 miles

front inner pads getting low advise removing road wheels for closser inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,384 miles

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

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

front brake pads may need to be replaced before next service/mot

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 ZPW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZPW, 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

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What year was DU08 ZPW registered?

DU08 ZPW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is DU08 ZPW safe to buy?

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