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DY58 MFA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,217 mi
Last recorded100,217 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 100,217 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 91,055 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 91,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 83,311 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 May 2024 83,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 74,775 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 74,751 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 68,440 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,356 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2021 58,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2020 51,372 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 46,465 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 46,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 41,218 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 35,670 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 35,653 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 29,528 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished

Fail 27 Oct 2016 29,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,430 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 19,534 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 16,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 15,376 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 13,783 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 13,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 MFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

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

Is DY58 MFA safe to buy?

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