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DY58 MBU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,715 mi
Last recorded85,715 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 MBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 85,715 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 85,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 68,167 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to nearside 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm foremost bushes worn/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 55,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2023 55,895 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 46,202 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Headlamp adjuster linkage broken

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 36,160 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 36,160 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 27,676 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 26,930 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 26,930 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 26,084 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Sep 2017 24,902 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Sep 2016 22,934 miles

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,549 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 19,744 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 17,440 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,531 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 13,406 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 MBU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

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

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