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DV08 KGJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,604 mi
Last recorded112,604 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 112,604 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 100,229 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 100,229 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,408 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,366 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 86,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 84,225 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 84,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 20 May 2011 52,459 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 KGJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KGJ, 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 KGJ registered?

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

Is DV08 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 KGJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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