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DU08 ZRE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,871 mi
Last recorded121,871 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 121,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 121,842 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 116,918 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 116,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 112,896 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 108,781 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 105,069 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 102,085 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 99,324 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,528 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,203 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 77,968 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,871 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 70,871 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,966 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,269 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,700 miles

rear tyres low & cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,454 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 ZRE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

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

Is DU08 ZRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 ZRE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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