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DY58 HVN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,313 mi
Last recorded113,313 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 HVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 113,313 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gear stick/lever insecure

Nearside Rear No rear silencer

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Underside heavily corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2025 113,313 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both 'D' bushes excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gear stick/lever insecure

Nearside Rear No rear silencer

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Underside heavily corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 105,717 miles

25% Brake imbalance rear axle

Brake fluid is dark

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Chips in centre front windscreen

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe/both rear shock absorbers/wheel hubs

Heavy corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer socket removed

Water in boot

Fail 30 Oct 2024 105,717 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

25% Brake imbalance rear axle

Brake fluid is dark

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Chips in centre front windscreen

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe/both rear shock absorbers/wheel hubs

Heavy corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Water in boot

Pass 13 Nov 2023 101,925 miles

Air bag light not working

Brake fluid dark in colour

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system leaking in engine bay

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak [engine]

Fail 10 Nov 2023 101,901 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Air bag light not working

Brake fluid dark in colour

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system leaking in engine bay

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak [engine]

Pass 15 Sep 2022 94,260 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 81,984 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 73,789 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 73,782 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,900 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,717 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low to legal limit (raised tread)

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,713 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 45,785 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 45,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 41,146 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 41,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,565 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,070 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,181 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 HVN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HVN, 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 HVN registered?

DY58 HVN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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