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OY58 PYU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,156 mi
Last recorded187,156 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 PYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 187,156 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 180,021 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 171,984 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 167,827 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 161,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 159,834 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 153,074 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 149,348 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 143,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 130,961 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 123,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 119,734 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 114,112 miles

osf tyre has long cuts and damage to inner tread area but structure looks ok

Pass 2 Oct 2013 10,807 miles

flexi front exhaust pipe slightly insecure

rear childs seats fitted so unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 26 Sep 2012 101,941 miles

osr tyre getting low on tread. different make to other side.

rear childs seats fitted so cannot check rear belts

Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,185 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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OY58 PYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

OY58 PYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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