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MF08 DTN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,720 mi
Last recorded178,720 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 178,720 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 178,260 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing Head of stud snapped off (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 169,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front seat base offers no support

Fail 25 Feb 2017 169,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front seat base offers no support

Pass 18 Mar 2016 160,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 149,029 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 138,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 138,172 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 130,136 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 106,183 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,263 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 DTN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DTN, 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 DTN registered?

MF08 DTN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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