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DV08 KGU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,244 mi
Last recorded72,244 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,244 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 72,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,157 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction DASH CAM (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 69,157 miles

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

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction DASH CAM (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,116 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 61,946 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play top rubber also deteriorated but preventing dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 55,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play top rubber also deteriorated but preventing dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,267 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 51,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 43,998 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,261 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 39,261 miles

Nearside 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 6 Oct 2014 34,174 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,333 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 26,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 22,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2011 16,967 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 9,487 miles

plastic side skirts fitted at time of test

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 KGU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

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

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