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DA57 YYV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,282 mi
Last recorded146,282 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 YYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 146,282 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 141,475 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 131,602 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 122,070 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 117,031 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 117,031 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 117,031 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 111,850 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 111,849 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 109,475 miles

access to underside of vehicle limited

Pass 17 Jan 2019 106,578 miles

play noted to osf drop link

Pass 23 Jan 2018 102,954 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,652 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 100,652 miles

coil spring broken nsf and osf (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,487 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 93,054 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 83,285 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,679 miles

nsr tyre worn unevenly

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,574 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,320 miles

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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DA57 YYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA57 YYV, 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 DA57 YYV registered?

DA57 YYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is DA57 YYV safe to buy?

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Does DA57 YYV have outstanding finance?

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