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MF08 DTX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,694 mi
Last recorded140,694 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 DTX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 140,694 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,782 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 133,682 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 130,348 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 127,896 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 123,708 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 118,643 miles

o/s rear tyre age cracking

under tray very front loose

Fail 18 Mar 2019 118,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre age cracking

under tray very front loose

Pass 12 Sep 2017 100,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 100,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,752 miles

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

Offside Front the wing has accident damaged.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 83,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front the wing has accident damaged.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,326 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 69,321 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 49,351 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,351 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,411 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,635 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,907 miles

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)

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 DTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DTX, 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 DTX registered?

MF08 DTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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