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DV08 UYF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,072 mi
Last recorded132,072 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 132,072 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm - slight movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded - front and rear

Fail 7 Oct 2019 132,072 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt - missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush - excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush - deteriorated too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt - missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush - excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected incorrect colour - not red!! (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm - slight movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded - front and rear

Pass 1 Sep 2018 124,041 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 124,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 115,345 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 109,317 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,650 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 95,650 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 81,928 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished on inside sidewall

Fail 30 Aug 2014 81,928 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

both front tyres slightly perished on inside sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2013 70,149 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 52,309 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 52,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,934 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 UYF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UYF, 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 UYF registered?

DV08 UYF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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