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DY58 ONC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,598 mi
Last recorded128,598 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 ONC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 128,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 121,691 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 121,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 116,551 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 111,610 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 99,625 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,897 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 78,499 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 78,487 miles

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

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

all four tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,942 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 58,309 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,309 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 50,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,543 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 33,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 33,495 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 ONC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ONC, 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 ONC registered?

DY58 ONC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is DY58 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY58 ONC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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