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AK58 YNY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,483 mi
Last recorded111,483 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 111,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 109,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 1 Aug 2023 107,157 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 105,123 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 100,719 miles

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

Rear parking brake efficiency only passed at 16%

Pass 11 Sep 2020 100,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,004 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 91,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 88,929 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear parking brake only passed brake efficency test at 16%

Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,876 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,716 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 55,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,042 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,685 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 YNY 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 93.8%.

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 YNY, 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 YNY registered?

AK58 YNY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AK58 YNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 YNY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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