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DY58 LYR

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,605 mi
Last recorded145,605 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 LYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 145,605 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 145,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 133,626 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 133,626 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr tyre has cut on outer sidewall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 125,993 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Sep 2019 114,526 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 95,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 76,734 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape

Fail 19 Sep 2017 76,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,006 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,666 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 33,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,011 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 27,011 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,634 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
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DY58 LYR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

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

Is DY58 LYR safe to buy?

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