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DY58 LZN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,105 mi
Last recorded46,105 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 LZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,105 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 41,586 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 41,576 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,568 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 32,074 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,198 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 22,190 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,881 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,075 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 LZN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LZN, 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 LZN registered?

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

Is DY58 LZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY58 LZN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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