MOT Status
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159,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Heat Shield Insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Control Arms - Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber - Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Heat Shield Insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Control Arms - Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber - Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust heatshield loose
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlights misty
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside rear outer brake light not working but inner one is
Offside Rear Backing plate corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Changed colour/worn due to brake binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust heatshield loose
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlights misty
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside rear outer brake light not working but inner one is
Offside Rear Backing plate corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Changed colour/worn due to brake binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise offside rear tyre getting low
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm and cracks in sidewall but no cords exposed
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV08 CYE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 DV08 CYE, 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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DV08 CYE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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