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GY58 SKN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,152 mi
Last recorded49,152 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 SKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 49,152 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 42,833 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2021 33,151 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 27,208 miles

both front and rear brake discs corroding

both front and rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 26,655 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 24,937 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,638 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 14,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emmisions too clean to register on analyzer.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 14,759 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emmisions too clean to register on analyzer.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 12,080 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,042 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 6,450 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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GY58 SKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GY58 SKN, 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 GY58 SKN registered?

GY58 SKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is GY58 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 SKN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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