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MF08 DSU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,621 mi
Last recorded69,621 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 DSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 69,621 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both rear shocker top mounts slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly corroded inner face

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2025 69,619 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both rear shocker top mounts slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly corroded inner face

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,359 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both rear top shocker mountings slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded inner face

nearside front drop link dust cover slightly worn

slight corrosion on both front and offside rear coil springs

Pass 8 Mar 2023 58,083 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both front and offside rear springs slightly corroded

both rear aluminium top shocker mounts deteriorated

both rear tyres perished and cobbled tread

front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2023 58,081 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both front and offside rear springs slightly corroded

both rear aluminium top shocker mounts deteriorated

both rear tyres perished and cobbled tread

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 52,822 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres perished and tread slightly cobbled

slight corrosion on front brake discs inner face

slight corrosion on nearside front and offside rear coil springs

Fail 8 Mar 2022 52,820 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres perished and tread slightly cobbled

slight corrosion on front brake discs inner face

slight corrosion on nearside front and offside rear coil springs

Pass 17 Mar 2021 48,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 45,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 45,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad material breaking down (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,956 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,728 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 20,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking to nearside front tyre, inbetween the tread.

cracking to nearside rear tyre inbetween the tread.

cracking to offside front tyre, inbetween the tread.

cracking to offside rear tyre inbetween the tread.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,337 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,335 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,072 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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MF08 DSU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MF08 DSU, 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 MF08 DSU registered?

MF08 DSU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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