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SH08 DDY

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,894 mi
Last recorded50,894 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 DDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 50,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both sides rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2024 50,891 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear both sides rear brake backing plates corroded

bonnet secondary safety catch seized

engine oil level too high

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2023 49,322 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded and weak

all shock absorber casings corroded and weak

exhaust system corroded and weak

fuel filter sweating under car

headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2022 46,404 miles

headlamp lens in poor condition

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

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

all shock absorber casings corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear brake disc backing plates damaged and corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,624 miles

both rear top shock absorber mounts are corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2021 42,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear top shock absorber mounts are corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,417 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 sock absorber casings corroded

all exhaust hanging brackets weak and corroded

both rear tyre sidewalls and treads cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust system corroded and weak

Fail 15 Mar 2018 33,275 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust system corroded and weak

Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,098 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,147 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 12,416 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 7,078 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 5,894 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 4,551 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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SH08 DDY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SH08 DDY, 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 SH08 DDY registered?

SH08 DDY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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