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DU08 ZTG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,813 mi
Last recorded144,813 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 144,813 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 137,422 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 130,267 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 130,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 119,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 118,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 109,880 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))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 101,017 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 100,722 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 97,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 91,002 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 91,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 84,638 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 84,638 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,539 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 79,539 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,794 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,708 miles

o/s rear brake pad, starting to come apart on top edge(pad@70%)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 54,931 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 48,985 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 42,423 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 ZTG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZTG, 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 ZTG registered?

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

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