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DY57 UHN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,981 mi
Last recorded124,981 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 UHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 124,981 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 118,504 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 108,533 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shockabsorber bracket corroded.

Offside Rear Upper shockabsorber bracket corroded.

Fail 22 May 2023 108,246 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper shockabsorber bracket corroded.

Offside Rear Upper shockabsorber bracket corroded.

Pass 24 May 2022 105,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 105,464 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 101,854 miles

N/S/F Tyre badly perished

N/S/R Tyre badly worn and perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/R Tyre badly perished

O/S/R and Centre rear seat belt retaining device poor operation

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 20 May 2021 101,854 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

N/S/F Tyre badly perished

N/S/R Tyre badly worn and perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/R Tyre badly perished

O/S/R and Centre rear seat belt retaining device poor operation

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 97,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

n/s and o/s/r shock absorber mounting brackets corroded.

Fail 27 May 2020 97,677 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

n/s and o/s/r shock absorber mounting brackets corroded.

Pass 29 May 2019 90,209 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 90,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55r16w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 84,818 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 May 2018 84,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 May 2017 79,815 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 27 May 2016 73,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 28 May 2015 67,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 67,521 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 60,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 3 May 2013 46,969 miles

rear tyres slightly worn and feathered inner edge

Pass 21 May 2012 41,359 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 41,359 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 35,134 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Smoke level too low to be measured

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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DY57 UHN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY57 UHN, 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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DY57 UHN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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