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DV08 UYX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,428 mi
Last recorded129,428 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 129,428 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 127,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 117,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 106,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 100,814 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar D bush slight play.

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack.

Fail 20 Jan 2020 100,779 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,360 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 93,360 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 85,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine man light on

Pass 28 Dec 2016 75,937 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 66,406 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 55,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust blowing slightly front flexi

Fail 21 Jan 2015 55,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blowing slightly front flexi

Pass 20 Dec 2013 44,628 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,505 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,241 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 28,184 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,235 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 23,235 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DV08 UYX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UYX, 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 UYX registered?

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

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