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SH08 DDX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,073 mi
Last recorded129,073 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 DDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 129,073 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2020 128,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2019 119,094 miles

advise judder from offside front brake

brake fluid discoloured

front and rear flexible brake hose(s)ferrules corroded

front mc pherson strut legs heavily corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edge(s)

offside rear trailing arm bush split from bonding(but not resulting in excessive movement)..

Fail 9 Aug 2019 118,947 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

advise judder from offside front brake

brake fluid discoloured

front and rear flexible brake hose(s)ferrules corroded

front mc pherson strut legs heavily corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edge(s)

offside rear trailing arm bush split from bonding(but not resulting in excessive movement)..

Pass 6 Aug 2018 108,358 miles

Nearside Front strut top mounting stiff in operation

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front has slight play at strut top monting

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 100,974 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two seats fitted osr and nsr ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 May 2017 100,969 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two seats fitted osr and nsr ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2016 90,929 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 90,743 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing leaking deisel (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 77,573 miles

slight play o/s/f drop link

Fail 14 May 2015 77,572 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 19 May 2014 64,153 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,754 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 9,256 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 DDX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DDX, 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 DDX registered?

SH08 DDX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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