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DV08 EUK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,106 mi
Last recorded108,106 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,106 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 102,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 102,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 97,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 97,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged / loose

Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,280 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 94,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise replacement - offside front and both rear tyres worn thin on inside edges, and outer walls perished and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,635 miles

all four tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 11 Jun 2018 87,633 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all four tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 9 Jun 2017 80,922 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SHOWING WEAR - SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND PERISHED

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,219 miles

several cuts in both front tyres

Fail 21 Jun 2016 75,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

several cuts in both front tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,595 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,614 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 56,726 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 56,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 48,878 miles

wheel weights coming unstuck on nearside rear wheel

Pass 25 May 2011 39,612 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 EUK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EUK, 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 EUK registered?

DV08 EUK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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