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DV08 HFH

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,815 mi
Last recorded76,815 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 HFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 76,815 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,953 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 59,944 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 53,324 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position light not working, through outer lights giving width of vehicle

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 51,346 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 51,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,810 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,285 miles

Nearside rackend slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,495 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 40,443 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 38,293 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 30,122 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,147 miles

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

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

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

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 HFH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HFH, 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 HFH registered?

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

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