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DV08 HTG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,360 mi
Last recorded106,360 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 106,360 miles

Offside Front pin hole in gaiter

Fail 6 Feb 2023 106,360 miles

Offside Front pin hole in gaiter

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 97,291 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,824 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 91,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 79,702 miles

Emissions not tested 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements more than one tone- not working properly (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,103 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 69,103 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,615 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,111 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 53,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking near filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,011 miles

Offside headlight pattern dim

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 16 Jul 2015 47,011 miles

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

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

Offside headlight pattern dim

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 27 May 2014 41,503 miles

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 24 May 2013 35,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 35,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 26 May 2012 31,076 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 23,768 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 HTG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HTG, 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 HTG registered?

DV08 HTG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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