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DV08 DBX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,797 mi
Last recorded188,797 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 188,797 miles

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

advise : surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 29 Oct 2024 174,248 miles

advise : front exhaust pipe/flexi slightly leaking

advise : offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 159,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 139,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic over sills fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2021 120,628 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 120,622 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,325 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 108,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 100,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The tread is distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,103 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 96,098 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,591 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 91,591 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,035 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s reartyre slighty split

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,606 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit

Fail 8 Mar 2014 77,528 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/r tyre cracked (no cords showing at time of test)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/s/r tyre cracked (no cords showing at time of test)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside rear tyres worn uneaven on iner edges

rear tyres perrished

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,647 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2012 65,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres out of shape

Center rear brake light inop

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,015 miles

FUEL FILTER AREA IS DAMP

REAR TYRES ARE WORN UNEVEN

THE FRONT TYRES ARE WORN LOW AND O/S/F INNER SIDE WALL IS DAMAGED

Fail 17 Mar 2011 59,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FUEL FILTER AREA IS DAMP

REAR TYRES ARE WORN UNEVEN

THE FRONT TYRES ARE WORN LOW AND O/S/F INNER SIDE WALL IS DAMAGED

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 DBX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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