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DV08 UYZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,670 mi
Last recorded91,670 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 UYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 91,670 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 89,886 miles

Oil leak Underside ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 89,879 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

front fog light inoprarive

Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,340 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 77,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,106 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,088 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,684 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 41,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,663 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 UYZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UYZ, 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 UYZ registered?

DV08 UYZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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