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SK58 YBS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,601 mi
Last recorded128,601 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 128,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 121,391 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2019 121,214 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe between boxes (6.1.2 (a))

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,965 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 110,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,191 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,278 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,993 miles

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

n/s/r top arm outer bush slight wear/play

Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,970 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,619 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 YBS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SK58 YBS, 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 YBS registered?

SK58 YBS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SK58 YBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 YBS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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