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FH08 DYG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,178 mi
Last recorded119,178 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 119,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 119,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 112,700 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 112,697 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 105,499 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 98,030 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 94,857 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2-3mm bald edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2019 94,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre 2-3mm bald edge

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 92,073 miles

Air bag light not displayed

N/s/r caliper boot split

Fail 20 Jun 2018 92,073 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Pas fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Air bag light not displayed

N/s/r caliper boot split

Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,104 miles

All four brake discs worn

Fail 6 Apr 2017 83,104 miles

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

All four brake discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,482 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,344 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,547 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,706 miles

Both front tyre valves perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2012 42,706 miles

Both front tyre valves perishing

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

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 DYG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FH08 DYG, 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 DYG registered?

FH08 DYG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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