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DG08 MYJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,496 mi
Last recorded181,496 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 MYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 181,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear both anti roll bar D bush worn

Fail 15 Mar 2019 181,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear both anti roll bar D bush worn

Pass 22 Mar 2018 167,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 154,308 miles

Outer slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2016 142,818 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 125,420 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 98,496 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,151 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,270 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 60,269 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,086 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

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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DG08 MYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG08 MYJ, 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 DG08 MYJ registered?

DG08 MYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is DG08 MYJ safe to buy?

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