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DV08 VAE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,999 mi
Last recorded171,999 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 171,999 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 166,960 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 166,956 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 162,964 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 156,710 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 145,187 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 139,480 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 139,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 126,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 115,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2013 105,677 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,416 miles

Front tyres getting low outer edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,719 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs scored

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 VAE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV08 VAE registered?

DV08 VAE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DV08 VAE safe to buy?

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