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SH08 DCZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,116 mi
Last recorded90,116 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 DCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,116 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Feb 2019 90,116 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,255 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust parts corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 82,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust parts corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,882 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

exhaust parts corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,707 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 65,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

under tray inscure

Pass 10 Feb 2015 55,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

middle exhaust slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 44,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust heat shield insecure above rear box

Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,003 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 37,003 miles

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

Advise o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,705 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 30,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,998 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 25,998 miles

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

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

Advise EML on

Advise n/s/f tyre on 2mm

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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SH08 DCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH08 DCZ, 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 SH08 DCZ registered?

SH08 DCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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