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DY58 LZC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,318 mi
Last recorded131,318 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 LZC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 131,318 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened turret & mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive!

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear arches corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 131,012 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive!

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2024 129,332 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges heavily worn (both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount (both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 124,704 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 120,209 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 120,209 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 112,904 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jul 2020 107,646 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 100,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 84,756 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,373 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,107 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,672 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,545 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,064 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,501 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,338 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 LZC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY58 LZC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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