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SH08 DDJ

2008 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,578 mi
Last recorded107,578 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 DDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 103,496 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,766 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 98,766 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 84,730 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 78,962 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,526 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre aprox 2.5 mm tread depth

Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,130 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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SH08 DDJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SH08 DDJ, 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 DDJ registered?

SH08 DDJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is SH08 DDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 DDJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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