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DF08 HYW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,107 mi
Last recorded135,107 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 HYW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 135,107 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 135,048 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 127,946 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 127,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 119,295 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 118,550 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 118,549 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 114,667 miles

OSR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 30 Jul 2020 110,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 101,143 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 86,838 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 74,396 miles

225/50/17

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

corrosion rear discs

n/s rear tyres perishing/cracking (poor condition )

Fail 19 May 2017 74,396 miles

225/50/17

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion rear discs

n/s rear tyres perishing/cracking (poor condition )

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,982 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,511 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,321 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 40,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 26,910 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 26,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,673 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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DF08 HYW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF08 HYW, 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 DF08 HYW registered?

DF08 HYW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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