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OY58 XXF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,280 mi
Last recorded156,280 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 XXF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 156,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 147,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 136,234 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 136,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 127,173 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 121,097 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 115,123 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,904 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 103,257 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,739 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,007 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 88,007 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,443 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,016 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,219 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,735 miles

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,253 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 XXF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XXF, 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 XXF registered?

OY58 XXF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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