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AK58 YNS

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,491 mi
Last recorded116,491 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YNS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,491 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 112,547 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 109,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 109,645 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 106,108 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Jul 2021 102,641 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 101,954 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly misshaped

nearside and offside rear top shock mounts corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,965 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

Fail 12 Jun 2019 100,965 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,040 miles

nearside front top strut bearing slightly seized (noisy)

Pass 12 May 2017 77,813 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 73,488 miles

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,143 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,561 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,212 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,854 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 YNS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YNS, 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 AK58 YNS registered?

AK58 YNS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2008.

Is AK58 YNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 YNS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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