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DN08 ZGB

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,648 mi
Last recorded121,648 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A93,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 ZGB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 121,648 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 118,684 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,939 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 113,427 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 110,509 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 105,951 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 99,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded/scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are worn/ slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 99,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre worn and splitting on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded/scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade not fully clearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are worn/ slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Noise from offside front brake

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 87,214 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 87,212 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 77,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges 225/45/17

Fail 16 Nov 2016 77,415 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges 225/45/17

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,737 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,265 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,864 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,441 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,555 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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DN08 ZGB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN08 ZGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DN08 ZGB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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