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P2 DRE

2008 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,789 mi
Last recorded22,789 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 DRE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 22,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 16,388 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 14,302 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 13,992 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 13,463 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 13,054 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 13,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 12,444 miles

Both side mirrors have discolored glass

Pass 12 Apr 2018 12,241 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 12,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 12,106 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,418 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 10,700 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 10,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 9,274 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 8,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres,perishing inner side walls

advise handbrake travel high

Pass 29 Mar 2012 7,775 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 6,119 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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P2 DRE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P2 DRE, 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 P2 DRE registered?

P2 DRE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is P2 DRE safe to buy?

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