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MF08 DSX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,687 mi
Last recorded120,687 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 DSX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 120,687 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 120,685 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 120,674 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 116,601 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 116,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 110,578 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 103,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also has a slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 97,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also split and perished in the tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 97,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also split and perished in the tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,261 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 86,966 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 86,964 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,310 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,168 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 78,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,063 miles

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

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)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

near side rear seat belt not cheched due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 May 2012 66,603 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,641 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

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 DSX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF08 DSX, 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 DSX registered?

MF08 DSX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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