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DY58 LZJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,045 mi
Last recorded121,045 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 LZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 121,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.15mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear heat shield fell onto rear silencer

Pass 16 Sep 2016 113,040 miles

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

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

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Fail 15 Sep 2016 113,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,118 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2015 105,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,593 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,517 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyre scrubbing outer edges

Rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LZJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

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

Is DY58 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY58 LZJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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