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DY58 LYD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,276 mi
Last recorded139,276 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 139,276 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Sep 2024 139,276 miles

Braking system leaking Servo pipe split at servo (1.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system where flexi pipe bolts to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Sep 2023 134,798 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 134,798 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid slightly low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 132,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber outer casing corroded

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 132,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 123,572 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 123,571 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 116,818 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2020 116,817 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also bump stop cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 110,531 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 101,395 miles

Front tyres wearing low on tread.

Fail 8 Sep 2018 101,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing low on tread.

Pass 16 Sep 2017 91,697 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 83,304 miles

o/s/r/shock dust cover dropped down

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,798 miles

covers over testable items

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shocker dust cover insecure

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 49,340 miles

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

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

offside rear shock absorber plastic cover insecure.slight surface corrosion to exhaust.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 49,312 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear shock absorber plastic cover insecure.slight surface corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 45,190 miles

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

front brake pads starting to wear low.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,722 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DY58 LYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LYD, 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 LYD registered?

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

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