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OY58 PYL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,096 mi
Last recorded164,096 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 PYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 164,096 miles

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

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2018 164,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 157,086 miles

exhaust has a minor leak

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 8 Nov 2017 157,084 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust has a minor leak

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 12 Nov 2016 142,586 miles

Front both side and near side rear tyre worn low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 132,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 123,383 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,497 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 94,375 miles

both rear tyres had slight uneven tread

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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OY58 PYL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY58 PYL, 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 OY58 PYL registered?

OY58 PYL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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