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AK58 YNL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,640 mi
Last recorded111,640 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 111,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 105,681 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs corroded on both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 100,797 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 100,792 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 100,740 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,537 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside both front (5.2.3 (e))

coolant on minimum

under body corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2022 94,512 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside both front (5.2.3 (e))

coolant on minimum

under body corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,862 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 88,860 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulging inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,222 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,043 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 70,040 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,598 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,703 miles

O/S/R Tyre low

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,708 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,366 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,028 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 23,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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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AK58 YNL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK58 YNL, 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 AK58 YNL registered?

AK58 YNL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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