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DG08 MYW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,125 mi
Last recorded163,125 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 MYW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 163,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 153,388 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 140,531 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 128,362 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 113,002 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 97,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 84,086 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 84,086 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,019 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,610 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 53,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MYW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 MYW, 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 MYW registered?

DG08 MYW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is DG08 MYW safe to buy?

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