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DY58 SXN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,642 mi
Last recorded119,642 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 SXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 119,642 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 119,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 117,754 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,189 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 112,152 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 109,048 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 109,046 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation Pressure dropping (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 104,574 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

Fail 13 Nov 2020 104,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

Pass 1 Nov 2019 97,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door handle has to be pulled hard from outside to open door

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal has a little more reserve travel than expected

Fail 31 Oct 2019 97,131 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door handle has to be pulled hard from outside to open door

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal has a little more reserve travel than expected

Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,264 miles

Offside Rear brake pads get ing low

Fail 6 Oct 2018 90,264 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pads get ing low

Offside Rear brake sticking on

Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,771 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,284 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 73,089 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,663 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 65,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 60,656 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 60,656 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,548 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,032 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 SXN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY58 SXN registered?

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

Is DY58 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY58 SXN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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