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OY58 YGD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,164 mi
Last recorded199,164 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 YGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 199,164 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 183,401 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 170,978 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 155,588 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 155,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 139,823 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 126,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 113,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 96,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 82,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 82,059 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 YGD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YGD, 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 YGD registered?

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

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