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DV08 KDF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,453 mi
Last recorded126,453 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 126,453 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

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

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Pass 12 May 2021 115,257 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 106,872 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 103,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Customer advised high level brake light diconnected

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 103,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Customer advised high level brake light diconnected

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,636 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 99,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working tail (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt R/O/N/S seats ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 95,511 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt R/O/N/S seats ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 90,644 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger rear ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,355 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 81,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 81,545 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 72,841 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 61,408 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 45,225 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 KDF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KDF, 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 KDF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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