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DY58 FGJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,814 mi
Last recorded89,814 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 FGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 89,814 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 89,814 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 87,693 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Tyres / Sidewall cuts / Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 85,827 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 84,122 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 84,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 83,068 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 83,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,835 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,500 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,433 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 75,543 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 75,543 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 73,363 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 71,204 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 57,646 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,883 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DY58 FGJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY58 FGJ, 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 DY58 FGJ registered?

DY58 FGJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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