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SAX 3

2008 Proton Savvy

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,403 mi
Last recorded18,403 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAX 3
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 18,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 18,403 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail front bolt appears to be incorrect (not high tensile) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 18,035 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 18,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2024 17,373 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 16,470 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 15,750 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 15,748 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 15,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre more than 10 years old.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 14,854 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 14,060 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded on end of pipe

Pass 23 Mar 2018 13,342 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 12,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 11,959 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,198 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,323 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 8,738 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 7,220 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 5,501 miles

marks in o/s/f inner wheel arch indicating tyre has just been touching on right lock

How Reliable is the Proton Savvy?

Based on 46,706 MOT tests across 3,312 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
3,752
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 2,372
brake binding 1,754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,419
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,122
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 729
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SAX 3 is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 37,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Savvy fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 2,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAX 3, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Savvy typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SAX 3 is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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