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OY58 PYW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,194 mi
Last recorded175,194 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 PYW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 175,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 168,438 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 153,936 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 140,759 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 140,747 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 138,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 138,284 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 120,650 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 120,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 102,639 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,876 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,743 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,383 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011

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 PYW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

OY58 PYW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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