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DV08 HUP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

187,136 mi
Last recorded187,136 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 HUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 187,136 miles

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Rear seat belt slightly frayed

Rear both tyres slightly out of shape

metal brake pipes slightly rusty on ferrules

Fail 26 Sep 2017 187,136 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Rear seat belt slightly frayed

Rear both tyres slightly out of shape

metal brake pipes slightly rusty on ferrules

Pass 14 Jul 2016 182,438 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

slight oil leak under engine area

Fail 13 Jul 2016 182,438 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

slight oil leak under engine area

Pass 10 Jul 2015 167,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak under engine and gearbox area

Fail 3 Jul 2015 167,413 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

oil leak under engine and gearbox area

Pass 4 Jul 2014 151,295 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres are getting a little low

Pass 14 Jun 2013 133,461 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 133,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 117,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 117,621 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,755 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 88,754 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 HUP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP registered?

DV08 HUP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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