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DY58 LXT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,806 mi
Last recorded133,806 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 133,806 miles

Offside Rear number plate light not working

Rear both rear tyres getting low on inside

Fail 3 Dec 2021 133,806 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear number plate light not working

Rear both rear tyres getting low on inside

Pass 21 Nov 2020 131,576 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 129,537 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 128,075 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 123,101 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 118,638 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,864 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 113,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,220 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 104,684 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,172 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 69,740 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 69,740 miles

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

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

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

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 LXT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

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

Is DY58 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY58 LXT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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