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SH08 DDV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,866 mi
Last recorded146,866 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 DDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 146,866 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 146,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake high travel

Pass 6 Nov 2021 144,816 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 141,779 miles

Both rear shock sbsorber top mounts deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 134,688 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 123,344 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 110,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 110,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 88,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray loose

jacking block at nearside front is missing

nearside rear tyre losing shape

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

signs of cracks on front pads

uneven tyre wear on rear

Fail 25 Mar 2014 76,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre low on pressure

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

signs of cracks on front pads

uneven tyre wear on rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray loose

jacking block at nearside front is missing

nearside rear tyre losing shape

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,290 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,198 miles

Exhaust sytem corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,844 miles

centre section exhaust rubber missing (replacement rubber fitted)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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 DDV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DDV, 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 DDV registered?

SH08 DDV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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