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DV08 CZY

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,023 mi
Last recorded118,023 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto84,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 CZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 118,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 115,296 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 115,296 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Fail 24 Oct 2019 115,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 113,874 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 108,954 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear with unusual wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak from filter cap seal

Pass 20 Oct 2016 91,766 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 91,573 miles

Nearside 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 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 73,992 miles

both front strut top mounts slightly noisy

Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,111 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,671 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 46,671 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,146 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,760 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,160 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,519 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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DV08 CZY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 84,026 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 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV08 CZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV08 CZY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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