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DV08 CYP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,210 mi
Last recorded116,210 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 CYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 116,210 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 116,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 113,217 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS AND OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 112,525 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 112,525 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 101,714 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 90,073 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 71,007 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 57,044 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 57,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,277 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 54,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,313 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 43,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 34,626 miles

light scratch wind screen,

o/s/r stop lamp fading

Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,685 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 23,076 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 14,575 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 8,697 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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DV08 CYP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV08 CYP registered?

DV08 CYP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DV08 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 CYP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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