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SH08 DFC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,106 mi
Last recorded202,106 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 202,106 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 202,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 198,920 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 189,942 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 189,942 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 179,175 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 162,966 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edges

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All four (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 151,071 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 142,956 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 132,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 118,104 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 109,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 98,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre perrishing and worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2012 98,146 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre perrishing and worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,422 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 87,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 DFC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DFC, 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 DFC registered?

SH08 DFC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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