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AK58 YNR

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,953 mi
Last recorded131,953 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YNR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 131,953 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear hub knuckle corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber top aluminium brackets corroded Both sides

Rear suspension trailing arm mounting brackets corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2024 131,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear hub knuckle corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber top aluminium brackets corroded Both sides

Rear suspension trailing arm mounting brackets corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 127,539 miles

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

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front lower ball joint rubber boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Radiator support brackets are corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multiple rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 123,959 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

The front radiator support brackets are corroded

The nearside front suspension ball joint boot ids slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2021 119,403 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator support brackets have advance corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,776 miles

Front radiator lower supports are corroded

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2019 109,528 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,534 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 15 Nov 2017 91,644 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

advance corrosion in exhaust

Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,969 miles

Exhaust mounts are corroded

The offside front shock absorber is corroded

The rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,745 miles

The offside front suspension strut is slightly corroded

The offside rear suspension coil spring is slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,617 miles

The nearside rear brake disc is slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,958 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,038 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,294 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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AK58 YNR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AK58 YNR, 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 YNR registered?

AK58 YNR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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