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DY58 MJF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,924 mi
Last recorded165,924 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 MJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 165,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 156,079 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 156,078 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 148,881 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 141,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 133,809 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 126,068 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 116,566 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,550 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 102,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,301 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 87,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,564 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,993 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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 MJF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

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

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