MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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
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)
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)
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)
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
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r brake tight
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?
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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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