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DY58 HVJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

257,989 mi
Last recorded257,989 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 HVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 257,989 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 257,979 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 234,488 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 234,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2017 212,241 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 May 2016 182,796 miles

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

rear tail box heat shield fallen off

Fail 26 May 2016 182,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tail box heat shield fallen off

Pass 1 Jun 2015 155,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 128,184 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 125,208 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 90,319 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 90,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 57,653 miles

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

o/s/f spot lamp glass broken

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,653 miles

o/s/f spot lamp glass broken

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,942 miles

Offside Rear 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 HVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY58 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

DY58 HVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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