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DU08 ZRA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,002 mi
Last recorded120,002 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 120,002 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 96,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 89,163 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,750 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,196 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,195 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,933 miles

Slight brake bind rear brakes.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,056 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,926 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 53,926 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,545 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 39,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,448 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,259 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 29,259 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZRA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

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

Is DU08 ZRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 ZRA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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