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DY58 MHO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,729 mi
Last recorded81,729 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,729 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriated - not leaking

Fail 23 Aug 2023 81,729 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriated - not leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2022 77,749 miles

front brake discs lipped/ slight fluctuating to brake readings

front brake pads worn on 1.5 mm limit - ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

front exhaust flexi deteriated - not leaking

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads worn on 1.5 mm limit - ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Pass 10 Aug 2021 74,778 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

front exhaust flexi deteriated - not leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2020 71,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriated - not leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear tyre walls deteriated-cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,791 miles

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,000 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre has wear on outer sidewall

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,112 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 53,112 miles

coil spring broken o s f n s f coil sprigs broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,491 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 41,621 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 29,757 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 19,382 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 MHO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MHO, 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 MHO registered?

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

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