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DV08 UYT

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,374 mi
Last recorded170,374 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 UYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 170,374 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 170,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 169,483 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 168,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 161,362 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 130,126 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 113,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 78,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres have age cracks full circumfrance of the tread.

Fail 24 Oct 2013 60,236 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres have age cracks full circumfrance of the tread.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions detected

Fail 28 Oct 2011 30,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,719 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,863 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 UYT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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