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X27 DTD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,554 mi
Last recorded68,554 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX27 DTD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 68,554 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 65,611 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 61,927 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 61,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 57,882 miles

coolant leak

oil stains around steering rack area

Pass 14 Oct 2021 54,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 52,861 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front tyre wearing / worn on edge

evidence of a coolant leak

Pass 17 Oct 2019 50,825 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 50,825 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 46,998 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 46,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,434 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Slight leak from steering racks input shaft

Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,503 miles

Offside Rear Cut in thread deep enough to reach the ply...15mm long

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 40,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Cut in thread deep enough to reach the ply...15mm long

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,798 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,028 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,734 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 29,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,875 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,149 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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X27 DTD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X27 DTD, 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 X27 DTD registered?

X27 DTD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is X27 DTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X27 DTD shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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