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DV08 KHD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,925 mi
Last recorded167,925 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KHD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 167,925 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust system is deteriorating

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sills, underbody, subframe, wheel arches and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

Pass 29 Mar 2024 160,309 miles

Central Front exhaust flexy slght leak

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 153,096 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 149,415 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper clip missing.

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body work slightly corroded/rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 142,157 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve; slight leak of gasses

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 142,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve; slight leak of gasses

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 133,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 123,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat sheild loose

sills have covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 108,571 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened disc face (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear parking brake retaining clip corroded and broken off (cable still secure enough)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 108,571 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter/housing (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi joint

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened disc face (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear parking brake retaining clip corroded and broken off (cable still secure enough)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 94,652 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,210 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 79,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,164 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,189 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 62,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,373 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 Apr 2011 35,365 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 35,365 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 KHD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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