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DU08 ZRZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,427 mi
Last recorded88,427 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,427 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe has small split (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 108,804 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,474 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,151 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,161 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,686 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,441 miles

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)

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 ZRZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU08 ZRZ registered?

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

Is DU08 ZRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 ZRZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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