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DY58 MHM

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,221 mi
Last recorded193,221 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 MHM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 193,221 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 191,470 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 184,650 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 184,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 178,395 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 178,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 171,011 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 171,011 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 165,592 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 159,059 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2018 145,616 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 129,062 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 111,251 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,909 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 91,909 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,377 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 73,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,716 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,711 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,093 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,071 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 MHM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM registered?

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

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