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DY08 HKO

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,086 mi
Last recorded105,086 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto84,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 HKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 105,086 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 105,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,858 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear some brake grab

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of there been a fuel leak around fuel filter

Fail 17 Jan 2019 86,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear some brake grab

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet safty catch inop

signs of there been a fuel leak around fuel filter

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,414 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 77,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,541 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 61,630 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 61,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,391 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,225 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 37,225 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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DY08 HKO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 84,026 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 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY08 HKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY08 HKO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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