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MF08 DUY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,319 mi
Last recorded106,319 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 106,319 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2024 99,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Binding

Fail 21 Nov 2024 99,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner & Outer Edges Blistering Change Very Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Binding

Pass 18 Dec 2023 91,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer Edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 91,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer Edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 82,809 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 80,812 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 79,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 77,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 76,588 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack damp on offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres stepped inner edge & cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2018 73,117 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 73,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 69,765 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 69,765 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 67,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,535 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 63,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,438 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,427 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 DUY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DUY, 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 DUY registered?

MF08 DUY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is MF08 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 DUY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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