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DV08 UYH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,639 mi
Last recorded47,639 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 47,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 45,286 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 43,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 39,619 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 37,125 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 34,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bands of rust on braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bands of rust on braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 33,661 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 33,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 31,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,342 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,902 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,299 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,105 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,999 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,233 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 UYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYH, 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 UYH registered?

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

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