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DV08 CZU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,120 mi
Last recorded171,120 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 CZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 171,120 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 157,297 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 144,001 miles

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 139,359 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 139,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 130,792 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 130,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,887 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint drop link (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 106,107 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 90,675 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 75,848 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,959 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,908 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 CZU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CZU, 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 CZU registered?

DV08 CZU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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