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DS08 TGY

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,899 mi
Last recorded117,899 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto71,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 TGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 117,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 105,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 105,276 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,268 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2023 89,268 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2023 83,038 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Camera encroaches inside 10mm and also blocks letter . (0.1 (d))

Exhaust corroded.

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

Nearside Inner Slight play in inner steering rack joint.(Drumstick).

Pass 17 Aug 2022 72,749 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 72,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 65,810 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2021 65,810 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 56,584 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack arm slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,602 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 51,325 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,142 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 48,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,609 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 46,605 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,328 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,403 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres slight perished outer side wall

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,606 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,968 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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DS08 TGY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 71,856 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS08 TGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS08 TGY registered?

DS08 TGY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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