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DY08 HKH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,115 mi
Last recorded158,115 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 HKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 158,115 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 147,371 miles

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 147,371 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 138,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 138,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 128,695 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 116,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 109,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 98,891 miles

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

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 98,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,420 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 HKH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HKH, 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 HKH registered?

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

Is DY08 HKH safe to buy?

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