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HY57 YWD

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,974 mi
Last recorded193,974 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 YWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 193,974 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 193,974 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 181,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wet test conditions

Pass 9 Feb 2018 171,081 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 157,549 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 144,843 miles

clip loose on air induction pipe

Fail 10 Feb 2016 144,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

clip loose on air induction pipe

Pass 24 Mar 2015 134,036 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edge and starting to go out of shape

Pass 3 Apr 2014 110,966 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,099 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre cracking/splitting on inner sidewall

nail in n/s/r tyre(punctured)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,799 miles

dent in offside chassis rail less than 30cm from offside front seatbelt mount

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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HY57 YWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY57 YWD, 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 HY57 YWD registered?

HY57 YWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is HY57 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY57 YWD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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