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DV08 VAA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,906 mi
Last recorded123,906 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 VAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 123,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 122,221 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 120,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 117,701 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 117,137 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 115,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,406 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,322 miles

Front Bonnet Damaged

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

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Noisy In Rollers

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,205 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 70,696 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 65,159 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 65,159 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 56,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 56,466 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 48,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 43,385 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 36,016 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 26,844 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 VAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

DV08 VAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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The MOT history for DV08 VAA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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