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DY58 LYF

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,765 mi
Last recorded155,765 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto71,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 LYF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 155,765 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 155,700 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 147,907 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 139,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 131,290 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 125,294 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 125,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 120,586 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 114,733 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat shields loose

Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,015 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 109,015 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,191 miles

heatshield loose on nearside rear box

Fail 28 Sep 2016 95,191 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heatshield loose on nearside rear box

Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,738 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,411 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,631 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 55,631 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,324 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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DY58 LYF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 71,856 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY58 LYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY58 LYF registered?

DY58 LYF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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