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DV08 DBY

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

120,135 mi
Last recorded120,135 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto84,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 DBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 120,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 115,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 111,938 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Sep 2023 111,890 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Sep 2022 108,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear EXHAUST SHIELD SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 24 Sep 2021 105,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 105,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 102,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 102,058 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 99,470 miles

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

both front shockers corroded not leaking

Fail 14 Aug 2019 99,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

both front shockers corroded not leaking

Pass 25 May 2018 90,786 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,892 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 83,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flxi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,682 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 73,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both aero blades (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 66,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 57,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,762 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,787 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,849 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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DV08 DBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Beige 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 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 84,026 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 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV08 DBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV08 DBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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