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DG08 MYU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,678 mi
Last recorded98,678 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

rear pads 4mm and discs worn

Fail 6 Mar 2018 98,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,418 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,309 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre tread 3mm

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm

Fail 17 Feb 2016 79,309 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre tread 3mm

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm

Fail 19 Jan 2015 70,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight nic in offside front outer c.v boot

Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight nic in offside front outer c.v boot

Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake pads deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,901 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 60,901 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 54,838 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 May 2012 54,838 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 May 2011 47,701 miles

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

child seat fitted row 2 nearside seat belt not tested

Fail 23 May 2011 47,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

child seat fitted row 2 nearside seat belt not tested

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DG08 MYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG08 MYU, 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 MYU registered?

DG08 MYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DG08 MYU safe to buy?

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