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DY58 LYG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,852 mi
Last recorded163,852 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 LYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 163,852 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 163,829 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 163,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 163,804 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 163,663 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 163,546 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 162,958 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 162,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 162,445 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 30,028 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 153,567 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 145,596 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 137,903 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 137,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 126,451 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 106,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 106,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,367 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,304 miles

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,802 miles

front disks worn

Fail 23 Sep 2011 65,798 miles

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

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

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

front disks worn

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 LYG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

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

Is DY58 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY58 LYG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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