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DV08 KGY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,443 mi
Last recorded146,443 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 146,443 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 143,104 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 139,034 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 132,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 132,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 131,481 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 117,872 miles

Offside Front spot light in op

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 117,868 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front spot light in op

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 100,881 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,258 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,410 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,220 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 64,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,843 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,869 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 33,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,515 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 KGY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KGY, 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 KGY registered?

DV08 KGY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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