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DY08 HHJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,335 mi
Last recorded96,335 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 HHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 96,335 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 91,692 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 88,941 miles

Headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 23 Feb 2023 86,065 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 82,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,557 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 76,190 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 74,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 67,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 67,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 59,798 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 59,798 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 54,169 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 May 2016 54,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 49,518 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 44,286 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 44,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 20 May 2013 39,965 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 39,965 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 36,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,022 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,306 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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DY08 HHJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY08 HHJ, 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 HHJ registered?

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

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