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DV08 EWR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,503 mi
Last recorded137,503 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 137,503 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 137,503 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 118,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 109,005 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,276 miles

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

rear tyres perrished and feathered

Fail 14 Mar 2017 98,276 miles

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

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

rear tyres perrished and feathered

Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,271 miles

Nearside Rear Seatbelt could not be tested due to child seat.

Offside Rear Tyre is perished and cracked.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seatbelt could not be tested due to child seat.

Offside Rear Tyre is perished and cracked.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,038 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,139 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,361 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,385 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 28,216 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 28,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 EWR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EWR, 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 EWR registered?

DV08 EWR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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