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PROTON SAVVY2008 · 1.1L PETROL

SAX 3

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Free vehicle summary for SAX 3: 2008 PROTON SAVVY (GREY, PETROL). Mileage: 18,403. MOT: not recorded. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 01/04/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1149cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a significant failure on June 11, 2026 at 18,403 miles. While the car maintained a clean record for several years, the maintenance trend has shifted sharply from stable to worsening neglect. The most recent test revealed multiple critical failures, including inoperative power steering due to an excessive hydraulic leak and a compromised offside front suspension arm. This suggests a sudden breakdown in mechanical upkeep or a failure to address developing issues between annual tests. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,022 miles per year. Between March 2023 and June 2026, the car covered only 1,933 miles, indicating it sits for long periods or is used very sparingly. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluids. The failure of the offside rear tyre in 2025 and the perished nearside rear tyre in 2026 confirms that the tyres are failing due to age and oxidation rather than tread-related wear. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension assembly, as the record shows recurring issues with the offside arm, from excessively worn bushes in 2025 to a non-tensile bolt failure in 2026. The excessive hydraulic fluid leak requires a thorough inspection of the steering pump and hoses to determine the point of failure. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection should also check for brake corrosion on brake discs and seized calipers, which are common symptoms in vehicles that remain stationary for extended periods. The windscreen wiper and headlamp issues are minor concerns compared to the structural integrity of the suspension and the fluid leaks.

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30
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 15, 2026, 08:20 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a significant failure on June 11, 2026 at 18,403 miles. While the car maintained a clean record for several years, the maintenance trend has shifted sharply from stable to worsening neglect. The most recent test revealed multiple critical failures, including inoperative power steering due to an excessive hydraulic leak and a compromised offside front suspension arm. This suggests a sudden breakdown in mechanical upkeep or a failure to address developing issues between annual tests. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,022 miles per year. Between March 2023 and June 2026, the car covered only 1,933 miles, indicating it sits for long periods or is used very sparingly. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluids. The failure of the offside rear tyre in 2025 and the perished nearside rear tyre in 2026 confirms that the tyres are failing due to age and oxidation rather than tread-related wear. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension assembly, as the record shows recurring issues with the offside arm, from excessively worn bushes in 2025 to a non-tensile bolt failure in 2026. The excessive hydraulic fluid leak requires a thorough inspection of the steering pump and hoses to determine the point of failure. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection should also check for brake corrosion on brake discs and seized calipers, which are common symptoms in vehicles that remain stationary for extended periods. The windscreen wiper and headlamp issues are minor concerns compared to the structural integrity of the suspension and the fluid leaks.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2008, this Proton Savvy with plate SAX 3 has undergone 5 MOT inspections since March 2023.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail front bolt appears to be incorrect (not high tensile) (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))”.

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