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AK58 YNW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,351 mi
Last recorded158,351 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YNW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 158,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 158,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 153,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter Split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 144,442 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 144,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 144,026 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 141,271 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 141,269 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 139,350 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Steering column universal joint bottom has play/wear in it (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 139,348 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Osr door cannot be open from outside and inside (6.2.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Steering column universal joint bottom has play/wear in it (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 135,736 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 125,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 112,940 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 112,855 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,640 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but cords not clearly visable

Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,289 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,872 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Mar 2015 72,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,172 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2014 61,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,458 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,789 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AK58 YNW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YNW, 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 YNW registered?

AK58 YNW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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