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DV08 CYU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,085 mi
Last recorded123,085 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 CYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 123,085 miles

General underbody corrosion

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side seatbelt (7.1.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 123,082 miles

All direction indicators not working Stalk problem (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both front lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working Stalk problem (3.4 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side seatbelt (7.1.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 122,623 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 122,041 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2023 122,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front coil spring is not fitted in location seat and still secure unable to find RFR

Pass 7 Feb 2022 121,458 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 120,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 118,926 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 116,049 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 113,257 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 110,186 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,965 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,185 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,720 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,530 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,636 miles

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

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

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 CYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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