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DY08 HKC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,648 mi
Last recorded75,648 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 HKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 75,648 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 75,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,249 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 73,249 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,063 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 64,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2016 59,253 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,910 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,790 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,138 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,914 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,500 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 HKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HKC, 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 HKC registered?

DY08 HKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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