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DV08 UYP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,977 mi
Last recorded102,977 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 102,977 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 96,924 miles

Rear Brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 11 Sep 2018 96,910 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,210 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 92,204 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has small cut on inner wall NOT to cord

Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,925 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 58,905 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 44,286 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,286 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,750 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,573 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,674 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 UYP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UYP, 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 UYP registered?

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

Is DV08 UYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 UYP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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