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SK58 YBR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,825 mi
Last recorded116,825 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 YBR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 116,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 113,232 miles

Front bonnet secondary catch seized

Fail 1 Feb 2022 113,229 miles

Offside Front Entrance/exit door 'door open' warning device inoperative (9.1.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front bonnet secondary catch seized

Pass 21 Jan 2021 107,341 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 104,166 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 104,162 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,014 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 94,012 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire possibly fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,125 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 85,125 miles

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)

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,599 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 65,760 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 65,760 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,602 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 56,602 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,723 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 45,717 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 33,322 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 33,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,816 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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SK58 YBR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK58 YBR, 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 SK58 YBR registered?

SK58 YBR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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