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DV08 UZL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,725 mi
Last recorded163,725 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 163,725 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 163,716 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 160,682 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 160,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 146,747 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 146,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 135,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear hubs corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 135,272 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear hubs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 126,351 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 114,221 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 114,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 105,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 97,636 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,262 miles

front discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 3 Jun 2014 82,262 miles

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

front discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,171 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 59,402 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,870 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 UZL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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