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DY58 HWD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,759 mi
Last recorded177,759 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 HWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 177,759 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 177,759 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 167,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 167,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 156,770 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 145,900 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 145,889 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 137,002 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 137,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 126,621 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 126,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 114,605 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 106,607 miles

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 99,625 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint dust boots deteriorating

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,980 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 10 Oct 2012 87,980 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs starting to wear

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,168 miles

screw in tread of n/s/r tyre

shallow cut across tread of o/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,166 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

screw in tread of n/s/r tyre

shallow cut across tread of o/s/f tyre

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 HWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

DY58 HWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is DY58 HWD safe to buy?

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