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DV58 DAA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,260 mi
Last recorded142,260 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 DAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 142,260 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 142,206 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 138,458 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 138,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 134,148 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 130,069 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 130,067 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively And outer disc faces BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 125,197 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 125,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 125,179 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON AT DASH (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc face STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear STOP LAMP DIM

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 121,439 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc face Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 116,763 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 116,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,844 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 110,814 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,953 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing dry

small nick in off side front tyre wall

Pass 14 Dec 2015 97,774 miles

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 97,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 85,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,545 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,079 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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DV58 DAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DV58 DAA, 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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DV58 DAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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