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DY58 MHF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,315 mi
Last recorded179,315 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 179,315 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 179,315 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 174,613 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wheel archers corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 168,900 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 160,576 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 160,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 151,418 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 143,334 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 143,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 136,401 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 136,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 125,084 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 113,781 miles

Front exhaust flexy pipe outer cover corroded +slight blow

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 113,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front exhaust flexy pipe outer cover corroded +slight blow

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 105,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both + on edgers (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 105,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both + on edgers (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,349 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 86,531 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 86,516 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 67,709 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,236 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 54,236 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,236 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 54,236 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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DY58 MHF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

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

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