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Y19 DTR

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,893 mi
Last recorded174,893 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY19 DTR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 174,893 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 165,318 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 158,430 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 150,832 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2023 150,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

product on windscreen

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2022 145,218 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 140,116 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 136,721 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 136,711 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,870 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Mar 2018 128,865 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2017 123,335 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,664 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 1 Mar 2016 117,664 miles

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 112,369 miles

AWS showind diesel particulate filter to maximum service limits

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 112,369 miles

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

AWS showind diesel particulate filter to maximum service limits

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 112,180 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

AWS showing diesel particulate filter to maximum service limit

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

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 104,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,401 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,249 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,792 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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Y19 DTR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y19 DTR, 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 Y19 DTR registered?

Y19 DTR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 October 2008.

Is Y19 DTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y19 DTR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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