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DY08 HHL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,311 mi
Last recorded121,311 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 121,311 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 121,311 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 110,340 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 110,280 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 98,837 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 98,825 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,481 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,458 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 81,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 76,572 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,380 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust and hangers corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 67,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 67,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,217 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 62,217 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,394 miles

Long travel on handbrake.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,885 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,830 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 26,531 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 HHL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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