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DV08 EWK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,363 mi
Last recorded68,363 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EWK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 68,363 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 68,319 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 68,173 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 68,132 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 67,646 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 67,452 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 67,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 66,841 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable 225 45 17

Pass 10 Mar 2018 65,508 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DETERIORATED

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,953 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DETERIORATED

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,416 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,135 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,029 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,023 miles

advise body has damage to front

Fail 13 Mar 2013 48,023 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise body has damage to front

Pass 17 Feb 2012 33,394 miles

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

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

fuel filter damp

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,027 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 EWK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 EWK, 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 EWK registered?

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

Is DV08 EWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 EWK 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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