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DY58 LYT

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,886 mi
Last recorded166,886 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 LYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 166,886 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 166,872 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 155,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 146,592 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 146,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around the bottom of the sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 132,465 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 116,279 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 96,589 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 96,589 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,908 miles

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

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,201 miles

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

Fail 8 Oct 2013 63,201 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

o/s/r side light out

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,444 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,702 miles

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

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 LYT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

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

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