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DV08 CZJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,284 mi
Last recorded124,284 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 CZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 124,284 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pin/bush at hub - on limit (play found when jacked on the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

front bumper corners are loose - bumper is still secure

oil residue engine/gearbox area

Fail 13 Feb 2026 124,162 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pin/bush at hub - on limit (play found when jacked on the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

front bumper corners are loose - bumper is still secure

oil residue engine/gearbox area

Pass 14 Feb 2025 114,875 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm - flat spotted on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - wearing inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 104,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil residue on the underside of the engine

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,195 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin/bush at hub - on limit (play found when jacked on the lower arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip to windscreen

corrosion to nearside front shock absorber casing

front wipers are deteriorating

oil residue engine/gearbox area's

Pass 25 Jan 2022 85,009 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn uneven

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 77,944 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 77,927 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 72,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 48,257 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 46,400 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 41,415 miles

chip in screen

Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,406 miles

rear tyres different size to the front 235 - 225

rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Dec 2013 31,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 25,465 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 18,098 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 11,293 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 CZJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CZJ, 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 CZJ registered?

DV08 CZJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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