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DY58 MHV

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,629 mi
Last recorded99,629 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto71,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 MHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 99,629 miles

Central silencer outer skin corroded & loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake cable brackets loose, both sides

Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp- split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable support corroded.

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,556 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 94,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded To Caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded To Caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 90,759 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 90,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,406 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,083 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 71,619 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,320 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,855 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,522 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 46,775 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly.

Fail 3 Aug 2013 46,775 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished slightly.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,222 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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DY58 MHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 71,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY58 MHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY58 MHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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