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DV58 NEJ

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,317 mi
Last recorded171,317 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto84,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 NEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 171,317 miles

front brake discs worn

slight bind o/s/r brake

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2021 171,317 miles

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

various metal brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Feb 2020 157,237 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 144,775 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 144,775 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 138,305 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 138,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 115,517 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

although turned off dip beam flashes intermittantly offside and nearside

Fail 7 Nov 2016 115,516 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

although turned off dip beam flashes intermittantly offside and nearside

Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,872 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,072 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 70,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,452 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 55,452 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,994 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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DV58 NEJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 84,026 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 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV58 NEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DV58 NEJ registered?

DV58 NEJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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