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DG08 MYM

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,442 mi
Last recorded169,442 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 MYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 169,442 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 167,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 167,139 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 164,100 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 155,537 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 147,356 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 139,099 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 130,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 120,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,102 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 106,515 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 106,515 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 95,776 miles

front and rear discs have surface corrosion but may clean up with use

Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,725 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 79,725 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,622 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 44,300 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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DG08 MYM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MYM, 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 MYM registered?

DG08 MYM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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