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DU08 ZSW

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,439 mi
Last recorded99,439 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 ZSW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 99,439 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 99,438 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,879 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 90,802 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,169 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 78,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,532 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,917 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 68,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,265 miles

near side rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,906 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,514 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,623 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 ZSW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

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

Is DU08 ZSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 ZSW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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