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MF08 DUJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,856 mi
Last recorded103,856 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,856 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 103,164 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 103,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 101,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 100,429 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 98,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 95,934 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 93,837 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 88,905 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 81,972 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 81,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 72,350 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,382 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 48,382 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,658 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,386 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,939 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 DUJ 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 84.2%.

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 DUJ, 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 DUJ registered?

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

Is MF08 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 DUJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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