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HY57 YWF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,761 mi
Last recorded203,761 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 YWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 203,761 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2022 203,756 miles

Central Front Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified blanked at manifold (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2021 184,743 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 184,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 168,800 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 160,765 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 151,465 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 151,465 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 142,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 131,944 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 123,759 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 123,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 117,673 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 117,673 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 112,728 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 108,087 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 108,058 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 95,223 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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HY57 YWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY57 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

HY57 YWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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