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FH08 DYF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,520 mi
Last recorded136,520 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 DYF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 136,520 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 134,587 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 134,580 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired centre out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2024 132,741 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 130,892 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 129,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 128,026 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 125,133 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 125,132 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 123,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 116,013 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 106,691 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 106,687 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,915 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,502 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,964 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

nearside front tyre is deterioated

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,716 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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FH08 DYF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH08 DYF, 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 FH08 DYF registered?

FH08 DYF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FH08 DYF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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