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2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,389 mi
Last recorded153,389 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 153,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 151,300 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 151,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 142,142 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 142,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 141,543 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 141,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively CV JOINTS (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively CV JOINTS (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 138,923 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 138,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 135,963 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 131,081 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 126,278 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 126,278 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 122,463 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 116,613 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and O/S/R (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage close to cords

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jul 2017 116,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and O/S/R (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage close to cords

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 107,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 107,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 98,549 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,459 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 91,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,424 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,522 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,407 miles

front no plate damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

plastic sill covers fitted

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 EUR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EUR, 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 EUR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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