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DV08 EWC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

111,196 mi
Last recorded111,196 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 111,196 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 107,317 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 101,302 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 96,486 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,505 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 91,441 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 86,906 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 83,815 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,692 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 75,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,426 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,342 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,595 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 52,118 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,180 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 12,687 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 EWC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EWC, 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 EWC registered?

DV08 EWC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DV08 EWC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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