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S33 DER

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,468 mi
Last recorded104,468 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 DER
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 104,468 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 98,987 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 92,424 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 86,255 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,591 miles

Exhaust flex weak

Pass 24 Feb 2021 71,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust flex weak.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 65,513 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 59,526 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 59,524 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 50,828 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 40,815 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,524 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cyts to o/s/r & both front tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2014 23,116 miles

front tyres are cut on sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 18,983 miles

o/s front tyre is cut on sidewall

Fail 26 Jun 2013 18,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre is cut on sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,700 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 15,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,211 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

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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S33 DER is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 S33 DER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S33 DER registered?

S33 DER is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is S33 DER safe to buy?

The MOT history for S33 DER 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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