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DU08 ZRP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,499 mi
Last recorded117,499 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 ZRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 117,499 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 117,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2025 104,696 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 97,066 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 95,195 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

fuel filter corroded

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2023 95,195 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

fuel filter corroded

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,631 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,212 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill trim loose at bottom

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

Offside Front seat belt retracts slowly

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

exhaust system corroded slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2021 88,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill trim loose at bottom

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat belt retracts slowly

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

exhaust system corroded slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2020 85,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill kit loose at bottom

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2020 85,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill kit loose at bottom

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,207 miles

front arb links starting to wear rear suspension rubbers perishing n/s/r tyre wall weak o/s/f seat belt starting to fluff on edge and needs slight help to roll back

Fail 4 Apr 2019 82,207 miles

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

front arb links starting to wear rear suspension rubbers perishing n/s/r tyre wall weak o/s/f seat belt starting to fluff on edge and needs slight help to roll back

Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,038 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 78,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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 1 Mar 2017 76,238 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 73,741 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,857 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 68,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,269 miles

Nearside front track rod has slight play.

Offside front track rod has slight play.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,697 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 26 Nov 2012 36,035 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 26,090 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 26,090 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 7 Feb 2011 9,694 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 ZRP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZRP, 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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DU08 ZRP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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