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DV08 KDU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,017 mi
Last recorded150,017 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 150,017 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 147,802 miles

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 145,718 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 142,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 138,516 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 138,489 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 136,139 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 134,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc backing plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc backing plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 123,010 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 123,005 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,185 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 111,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 99,100 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,355 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 86,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,169 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 76,169 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,037 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,407 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,331 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 KDU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KDU, 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 KDU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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