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DU08 ZRV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,850 mi
Last recorded128,850 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 128,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,064 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,074 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 94,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 88,633 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 88,631 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,661 miles

emissions to clean to register

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,196 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 80,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,702 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,641 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight loss of shape on the inner edges

Pass 20 May 2014 58,733 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,558 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 40,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,349 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 ZRV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

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

Is DU08 ZRV safe to buy?

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