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DV08 EVF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,865 mi
Last recorded186,865 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 186,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has been run on flat or low pressure. 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin View through wheels only, recommend wheels off to inspect properly. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 170,979 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 161,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 156,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 152,895 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 148,909 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 148,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 142,287 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 142,287 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 127,162 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 127,162 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 115,565 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 115,565 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 104,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 104,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,309 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,818 miles

front brake disc's are lipped and corroded

front brake pads are getting low

Fail 22 Apr 2014 85,710 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake disc's are lipped and corroded

front brake pads are getting low

n/s/f tyre is on legel limit of 1.6mm and below limit on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,098 miles

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Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all discs corroded & worn

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 14 Mar 2011 58,391 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all discs corroded & worn

rear tyres worn unevenly

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 EVF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EVF, 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 EVF registered?

DV08 EVF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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