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OY58 WHW

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

187,177 mi
Last recorded187,177 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 WHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 187,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 184,147 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 150,206 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 141,259 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 141,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 138,049 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 138,049 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 133,199 miles

drivers door mirror glass poor condition

front flexi section of exhaust slight leak

near side rear brake calliper was contaminated by brake fluid, but not actually leaking during test

off side steering rack gaiter shows signs of a minor leak

Fail 16 Dec 2020 133,199 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

drivers door mirror glass poor condition

front flexi section of exhaust slight leak

near side rear brake calliper was contaminated by brake fluid, but not actually leaking during test

off side steering rack gaiter shows signs of a minor leak

Pass 4 Jul 2019 126,958 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 126,958 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 121,647 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 115,384 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 115,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 105,568 miles

F BRAKE HOSES CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/R TYRE WALL MINOR DAMAGE.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 105,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

F BRAKE HOSES CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/R TYRE WALL MINOR DAMAGE.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 97,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 93,389 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 85,684 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,894 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,507 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 WHW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OY58 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

OY58 WHW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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