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DY58 MGZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,780 mi
Last recorded127,780 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 127,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 123,822 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 116,861 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 110,722 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 110,722 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 102,066 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 90,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,560 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,158 miles

N/S Front drive shaft seal slight leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 45,933 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 MGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

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

Is DY58 MGZ safe to buy?

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