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DY58 LZB

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,429 mi
Last recorded170,429 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 LZB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 170,429 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 170,423 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 150,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 132,113 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 132,113 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 104,423 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front anti roll bar drop link has slight amount of play

offside front anti roll bar drop link has slight amount of play

offside front brake pad starting to get low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 75,172 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 LZB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY58 LZB registered?

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

Is DY58 LZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY58 LZB shows 7 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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