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MF08 DTK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,662 mi
Last recorded136,662 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 DTK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 136,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 136,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Offside Front tyre on limit

Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not to coders

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 111,812 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not to coders

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,397 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front exhaust heat shield loss

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 98,109 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front exhaust heat shield loss

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 85,685 miles

Exhaust brackets broken

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 85,685 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust brackets broken

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,097 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to wear bars

front brake discs deteriorating

rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,193 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,019 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,124 miles

some distortion to o/s/r tyre

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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MF08 DTK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DTK, 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 DTK registered?

MF08 DTK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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