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X3 DNB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,649 mi
Last recorded117,649 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 DNB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 117,649 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 117,610 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,017 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 113,954 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 105,111 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 105,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 96,249 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Feb 2018 96,086 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,296 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Feb 2017 87,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,020 miles

oil leak.

wipers smearing.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,840 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,670 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 55,605 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,443 miles

Front pads low

Noise from inside OSR Handbrake Disc/Drum

Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,127 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X3 DNB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X3 DNB, 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 X3 DNB registered?

X3 DNB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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