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DU08 ZRY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,620 mi
Last recorded78,620 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 ZRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 78,620 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 78,620 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 78,529 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 78,529 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 78,370 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 78,370 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 78,230 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 78,230 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 78,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,790 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 76,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,860 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,758 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,454 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 70,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,525 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 66,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,497 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,962 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs heavily worn

Fail 23 Mar 2012 61,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs heavily worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,810 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 46,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 ZRY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ZRY, 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 ZRY registered?

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

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