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DY58 LZF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,493 mi
Last recorded140,493 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 LZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 140,493 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Inner rack gaiter twisted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side shocker upper mount areas in the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 130,643 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 130,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of engine egr valve steel flex pipe leaking excessively at joint front of engine very bad fumes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken bottom coil and not sitting correctly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise offside front rack gaitor twisted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 130,412 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Sep 2019 127,307 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 127,295 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 120,578 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 120,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,772 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 108,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 95,191 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 95,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,434 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 81,151 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,033 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,333 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 60,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,846 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,721 miles

Front 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 LZF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LZF, 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 LZF registered?

DY58 LZF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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The MOT history for DY58 LZF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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