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DV08 CYX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,175 mi
Last recorded80,175 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 CYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 80,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 80,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 74,207 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 73,847 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,512 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 69,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,080 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 67,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre split on inner edge, 225/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 64,871 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 63,264 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 63,264 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,369 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 59,619 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 57,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 57,158 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 53,955 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 13 May 2014 51,556 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,494 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,598 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,883 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 CYX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV08 CYX, 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 DV08 CYX registered?

DV08 CYX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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