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DV08 EUU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,765 mi
Last recorded44,765 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 44,765 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 43,629 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 42,576 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 42,576 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 41,527 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 40,114 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 38,872 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 37,974 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,824 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 36,824 miles

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear paint come off bulbs (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,298 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,842 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (unrepairable)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,240 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,645 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,051 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,692 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 13,331 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 EUU 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 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 EUU, 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 EUU registered?

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

Is DV08 EUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 EUU 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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