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RY58 NYK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,852 mi
Last recorded120,852 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY58 NYK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 120,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OS+NS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 118,862 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 116,736 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 116,689 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing is bent at the bottom attachment (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 115,411 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 112,408 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 1 Dec 2020 109,187 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 106,978 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 104,005 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 104,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 101,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 99,005 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 91,242 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 83,615 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,232 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2013 62,520 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 62,520 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,004 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 44,239 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,461 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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RY58 NYK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RY58 NYK, 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 RY58 NYK registered?

RY58 NYK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is RY58 NYK safe to buy?

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