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DY58 LXN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,010 mi
Last recorded146,010 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 146,010 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 146,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 144,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 142,058 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 142,058 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 139,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 138,476 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 129,660 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 120,390 miles

Nearside Front Jacking rubber missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 120,388 miles

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

De-laminating on front number plate, rear is faded

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

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Jacking rubber missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 108,455 miles

* Low emissions readings...No print out *

Front Exhaust flexi in poor condition and leak

Front Number plate faded

Nearside Front Jacking rubber missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Uneven wear on tyre edges

Fail 10 Jun 2019 108,452 miles

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

* Low emissions readings...No print out *

Front Exhaust flexi in poor condition and leak

Front Number plate faded

Nearside Front Jacking rubber missing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Uneven wear on tyre edges

Pass 4 Jun 2018 94,644 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 80,013 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm worn on edges

Offside Front tyre 3mm., 225 45 r17 94w

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,657 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 54,527 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,599 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,177 miles

o/s/r wheel slight buckle

Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished on inner shoulder of tread

Fail 21 Sep 2012 36,718 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished on inner shoulder of tread

Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,041 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 16 Sep 2011 29,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake pads starting to wear low

small cut n/s/f tyre outter side

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 LXN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXN, 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 LXN registered?

DY58 LXN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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