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DV08 KGO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,255 mi
Last recorded134,255 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 134,255 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 133,150 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 133,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 131,830 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 131,830 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 130,414 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 127,285 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 116,660 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 106,260 miles

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 19 May 2017 95,622 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,960 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,919 miles

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 8 Mar 2013 56,549 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,845 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sill covers fitted

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 KGO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

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

Is DV08 KGO safe to buy?

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