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DV08 EUM

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,238 mi
Last recorded149,238 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EUM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 149,238 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 147,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 118,235 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 110,952 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 110,952 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 106,475 miles

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

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 10 Jul 2018 106,475 miles

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint border line (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 100,196 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint border line (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,970 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack area (2.3.3b)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,632 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,178 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,533 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,253 miles

o/s/f shock top mounting noisy on lock to lock under load

Pass 1 May 2012 54,214 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,868 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 EUM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUM, 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 EUM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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