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DY57 ZRL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,479 mi
Last recorded75,479 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 ZRL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 75,479 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 75,318 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,314 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 75,314 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 74,923 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 74,266 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 74,265 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 73,695 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 73,695 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,877 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,578 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 70,310 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,395 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 52,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,472 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,408 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,538 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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DY57 ZRL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DY57 ZRL, 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 DY57 ZRL registered?

DY57 ZRL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is DY57 ZRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY57 ZRL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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