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DV08 UYD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

159,986 mi
Last recorded159,986 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 159,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear arch corroding

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 159,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear arch corroding

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 154,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 154,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 149,685 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 143,052 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 21 Jun 2023 143,052 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 20 Jun 2022 135,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 5 Jul 2021 129,219 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 129,167 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 123,614 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,009 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays obscuring components

Pass 27 Jun 2018 104,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays obscuring components

Fail 27 Jun 2018 104,264 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays obscuring components

Pass 19 Jun 2017 95,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre inner tread slightly distorted

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 19 Jun 2017 95,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre inner tread slightly distorted

all tyres slightly perished

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,570 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,263 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,466 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,452 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 57,452 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,965 miles

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 24 Apr 2012 41,621 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 41,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,494 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 UYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UYD, 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 UYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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