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DV08 EUB

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,557 mi
Last recorded115,557 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 115,557 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer running light not working

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 115,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer running light not working

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to flexi joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 113,439 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 113,439 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 109,095 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust shield loose

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,445 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 94,967 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 94,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 81,390 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyre treads slightly lumpy

Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,458 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,541 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 56,486 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 56,473 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,886 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,350 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 34,309 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,374 miles

cut in outer tread of n/s/f tyre[not to ply]

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,885 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 EUB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EUB, 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 EUB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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