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DY58 KFX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,378 mi
Last recorded231,378 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 231,378 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 225,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 207,039 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 206,429 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coolant leak pipe front engine ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 191,704 miles

corrossion on rear chassis and subframe

Fail 29 Nov 2019 191,704 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

corrossion on rear chassis and subframe

Pass 26 Nov 2018 180,966 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 172,784 miles

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

Nearside front and rear tyres wearing on outer

Pass 11 Jan 2017 153,340 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 135,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 135,567 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 116,297 miles

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear on inner

Fail 8 Jan 2015 116,297 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear on inner

Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,597 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,098 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 61,426 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 KFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KFX, 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 KFX registered?

DY58 KFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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