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DY58 ONJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,831 mi
Last recorded171,831 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 ONJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 171,831 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scoring slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Nov 2019 171,643 miles

Power steering component leaking offside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scoring slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2018 154,771 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 154,771 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 143,266 miles

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

o/s front brake pads worn close to limit

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Nov 2016 126,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre app2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre app 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 114,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 114,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake linkage (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 101,745 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 101,732 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2013 84,875 miles

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

n/s/r brake tight

Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 10,521 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ONJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ONJ, 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 ONJ registered?

DY58 ONJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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