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OY58 YFW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,958 mi
Last recorded130,958 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 130,958 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration slight smoke (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

undertrays/outersill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2024 124,710 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

undertrays /outersill covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2024 124,707 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

undertrays /outersill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2023 119,134 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 119,130 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 115,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 112,884 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 110,541 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 104,238 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 97,283 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 97,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,624 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

Fail 20 Mar 2017 89,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,643 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,541 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,636 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 YFW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

OY58 YFW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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