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DV08 CZZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

172,136 mi
Last recorded172,136 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 CZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 172,136 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 169,797 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 165,106 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 165,109 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 163,240 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component stg rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 163,240 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component stg rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 152,888 miles

engine very noisy when revved up for emissions

Fail 18 Dec 2020 152,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gasses leaking from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

engine very noisy when revved up for emissions

Pass 24 Dec 2019 142,514 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

parking brake lever high

Fail 21 Dec 2019 142,441 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value @ 0.50 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking possibly from flexi hose banjo union joint to calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

3 different sizes of tyre fitted to car - both rears 235/45/17 n/s/f 225/55/16 and o/s/f 225/45/17

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Long parking brake travel but wheels locked in rollers ok

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn unevenly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 134,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside, outer edges of tread area wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

nearside rear anti-roll bar bush deteriorated slightly

nearside rear slight brake bind

offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

tyre size-235/45/17

Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,921 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 120,921 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,718 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 97,269 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 97,269 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,458 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,688 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 82,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,822 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,286 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,033 miles

slight play detected at offside front roadwheel

Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,032 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads wearing thin

slight play detected at offside front roadwheel

suspect rear inner brake pads wearing thin

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DV08 CZZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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