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DU08 ZRG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,020 mi
Last recorded80,020 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 80,020 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 78,921 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 78,919 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Calliper leaking connection to brake flexi hose (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 77,375 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 76,912 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper ball joint dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 74,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,560 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 72,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,389 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,032 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,434 miles

slight lift in both rear shock absorbers

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,306 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 41,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,582 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,699 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 ZRG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

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

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