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DY58 VMM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,642 mi
Last recorded100,642 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 VMM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 100,642 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 97,286 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 97,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,075 miles

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

both rear top shock mounts showing corrosion

front and rear subframes showing corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,104 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,013 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn close to the wear band (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 75,013 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front link pins (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn close to the wear band (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,061 miles

both front tyres worn to the wear band 225/45/18

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2013 52,728 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 39,386 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 39,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 28,557 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 VMM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY58 VMM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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