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DU08 ZTC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,306 mi
Last recorded157,306 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 ZTC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2023 157,306 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brakes are metal to metal - unsafe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed exauhust incomplete (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer missing and flexi broken (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 148,556 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 148,554 miles

Brake performance not tested nsf brake pads at metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 137,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 137,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 124,926 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 124,924 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 109,894 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 109,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 99,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 93,643 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 85,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,815 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,936 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,489 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,547 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 7,859 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 ZTC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

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

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