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DY08 HHF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,512 mi
Last recorded160,512 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 HHF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 160,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 154,905 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 149,498 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 144,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 137,843 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 129,777 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 121,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 113,576 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 104,412 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,864 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 97,864 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,267 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Aug 2016 90,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 85,538 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,652 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 60,652 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,789 miles

battery insicure

towbar wiring housing insicure

Fail 14 Jun 2012 53,789 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insicure

towbar wiring housing insicure

Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,211 miles

ns rear brake light slightly orange.

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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DY08 HHF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DY08 HHF, 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 DY08 HHF registered?

DY08 HHF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is DY08 HHF safe to buy?

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