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MV58 DYY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,559 mi
Last recorded177,559 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 DYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 177,559 miles

Corrosion to under vehicle suspension parts axles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 177,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to under vehicle suspension parts axles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 170,390 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 168,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

emissions to low to record

Pass 8 Aug 2022 164,830 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 160,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 159,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 155,805 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and bald on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2018 151,971 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Fail 7 Mar 2018 151,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2017 143,643 miles

Nearside 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)

nearside wiper smeary

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Mar 2016 127,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's worn

Pass 11 Mar 2015 111,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 101,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,141 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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MV58 DYY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MV58 DYY, 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 MV58 DYY registered?

MV58 DYY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is MV58 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV58 DYY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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