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DV08 DAU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,579 mi
Last recorded87,579 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 87,579 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 83,870 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 80,034 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 4 Jan 2020 79,770 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 79,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,554 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Oct 2018 58,554 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 53,661 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 50,336 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,114 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 38,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 28,013 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 28,013 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,411 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,770 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,665 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 DAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DAU, 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 DAU registered?

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

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