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DV08 DAA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,989 mi
Last recorded119,989 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 DAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 119,989 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 108,180 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear light damaged but no sharp edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 108,180 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear light damaged but no sharp edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 102,995 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 86,871 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,502 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front strut top mounts creeking

damage nearside rear bumper bar due to accident

damage to nearside rear bumper and bracket

exhaust system rusty

nearside rear chassis damaged due to accident

Fail 23 Sep 2015 83,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Statutory seat belt missing rear centre (5.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front strut top mounts creeking

damage nearside rear bumper bar due to accident

damage to nearside rear bumper and bracket

exhaust system rusty

nearside rear chassis damaged due to accident

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,415 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 73,407 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2013 56,507 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,507 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,884 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,649 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 DAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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