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OY58 YGC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,008 mi
Last recorded155,008 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 155,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 140,149 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 123,976 miles

under trays fitted

drivers seat belt frayed

engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 123,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt frayed

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 105,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 91,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,598 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 YGC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

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

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