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DV08 EWM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,589 mi
Last recorded153,589 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 153,589 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 151,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 151,952 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 140,038 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from pump / bottle area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 140,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from pump / bottle area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 128,990 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 128,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 29 Mar 2022 115,381 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 102,771 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF+OSF Scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSR+OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 91,180 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,296 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 88,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn BALD outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,010 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 82,950 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,856 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,656 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,944 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,916 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,529 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 70,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,410 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,815 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,233 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 EWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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