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SH08 DFF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,034 mi
Last recorded207,034 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 207,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn and slight movement present however not deemed excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Mar 2018 189,388 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 189,386 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 173,503 miles

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

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

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

possible dual mass flywheel rattle

Fail 3 Mar 2017 173,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

possible dual mass flywheel rattle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit completely bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 159,250 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2015 138,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service inspection light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 113,457 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2014 113,350 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,719 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,139 miles

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

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 DFF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DFF, 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 DFF registered?

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

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