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DU08 VMA

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,592 mi
Last recorded143,592 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A93,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 143,592 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 133,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slightly worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 129,348 miles

suspension rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2022 119,429 miles

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 16 Sep 2022 119,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 Worn very close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 6 Sep 2021 111,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 105,096 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 100,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 100,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 93,525 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 93,525 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,258 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,737 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre side wall repaired and small buldge on side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,591 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,658 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread perished.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 69,579 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread perished.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,213 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,187 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,814 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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DU08 VMA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DU08 VMA, 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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DU08 VMA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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