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DU08 ZSO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,635 mi
Last recorded74,635 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 74,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 69,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 66,817 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 63,888 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,051 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 61,005 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,822 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 54,904 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 51,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,210 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 49,209 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,266 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 46,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,233 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,923 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,904 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,546 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,893 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,855 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 ZSO 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 84.2%.

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 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 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

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

Is DU08 ZSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 ZSO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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