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DY58 LYO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,521 mi
Last recorded142,521 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 LYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 142,521 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 142,288 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 142,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 133,298 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 125,424 miles

center box outer skin lose

Fail 24 Mar 2023 125,424 miles

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

center box outer skin lose

Pass 17 Mar 2022 117,621 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 108,999 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,624 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 101,619 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,213 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 89,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,952 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

outer sill covers fitted , not allowing a full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,391 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 63,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,783 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 48,783 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,840 miles

both rear tyres perishing/spliting on tread

Pass 22 Aug 2013 21,066 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,003 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 LYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LYO, 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 LYO registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY58 LYO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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