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DV08 EUD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,115 mi
Last recorded42,115 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EUD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 42,115 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 41,730 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 41,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 41,076 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,749 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 40,401 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,110 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 40,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,145 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,884 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,718 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,789 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 35,789 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,778 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,891 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,685 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,443 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 EUD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EUD, 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 EUD registered?

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

Is DV08 EUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 EUD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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