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DY58 HWO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,265 mi
Last recorded139,265 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 HWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 139,265 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 136,121 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 131,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 121,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 121,940 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 117,525 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,813 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,333 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 78,360 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 78,360 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 78,313 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 70,825 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 scrubbing edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,971 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 61,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,994 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,067 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 30,844 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 17,866 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 17,495 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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DY58 HWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HWO, 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 HWO registered?

DY58 HWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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