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Y11 DDJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,140 mi
Last recorded183,140 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 DDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 183,140 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 176,124 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 176,122 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 163,477 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2024 163,476 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 144,310 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 144,309 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 132,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 122,429 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 122,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 117,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 112,840 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,368 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 100,798 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 95,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,985 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,745 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,474 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)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut but not showing any cords

offside front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,168 miles

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

front brake discs worn and ridged

rear brake discs slightly scored

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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Y11 DDJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y11 DDJ, 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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Y11 DDJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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