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DU08 ZSP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,856 mi
Last recorded157,856 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 157,856 miles

Offside rack boot twisted

Fail 14 Mar 2019 157,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside rack boot twisted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 145,270 miles

slight rust under car

Fail 7 Mar 2018 145,040 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front steering gaiter twisted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 130,977 miles

Offside Front tyre has cuts and tears on side wall

Fail 14 Mar 2017 130,977 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front tyre has cuts and tears on side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2016 109,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 109,646 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 79,029 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,451 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 4 Jul 2011 34,200 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 ZSP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSP, 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 ZSP registered?

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

Is DU08 ZSP safe to buy?

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