CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY58 MBV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,172 mi
Last recorded134,172 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 MBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 134,172 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 134,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working LED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 127,211 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 123,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 107,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,919 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 90,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 80,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 78,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 75,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,808 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 66,720 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,965 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 48,658 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 48,658 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,455 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

off side and near side rear tyres splitting

Fail 10 Nov 2015 36,067 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

off side and near side rear tyres splitting

Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,734 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 31,724 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 26,932 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 26,932 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,154 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,966 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 16,966 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY58 MBV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY58 MBV?

You can check the full history of DY58 MBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY58 MBV registered?

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

Is DY58 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY58 MBV shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY58 MBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY58 MBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.