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DV08 CYL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,802 mi
Last recorded113,802 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 CYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 113,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 108,497 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 103,313 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,113 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 92,638 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,139 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 78,145 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 72,931 miles

Front Inner tyre inner tread feathering.

Rear Inner tyre inner tread starting to feather.

Fail 17 May 2018 72,931 miles

Front Inner tyre inner tread feathering.

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

Rear Inner tyre inner tread starting to feather.

Pass 24 May 2017 68,594 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 62,780 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 54,110 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,762 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 37,894 miles

winter tyres fitted allround

Pass 10 May 2012 30,494 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,717 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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DV08 CYL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DV08 CYL, 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 DV08 CYL registered?

DV08 CYL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is DV08 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 CYL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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