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DV08 EVG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,893 mi
Last recorded106,893 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,893 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Main beam switch just serviceable

Manufacturer plastic covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly warped (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe and all suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 106,893 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Main beam switch just serviceable

Manufacturer plastic covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly warped (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe and all suspension components corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 105,908 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine cover/sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2022 105,793 miles

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

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

Central exhaust corroded

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine cover/sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 103,445 miles

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fuel filter corroded

engine cover/sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2020 102,069 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs surface corrosion

engine cover/sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 101,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine/sill covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 17 May 2018 98,897 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 94,925 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,876 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 88,007 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 86,503 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,661 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 69,661 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 58,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,183 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 EVG 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 72.2%.

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 EVG, 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 EVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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