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SK58 YBV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,444 mi
Last recorded97,444 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 YBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 97,444 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 97,392 miles

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tyre size 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 93,964 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 90,287 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,739 miles

ADVISORY NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

Fail 9 Dec 2020 85,729 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

ADVISORY NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

Pass 13 Dec 2019 81,857 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear alloy top mounts heavily corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2019 81,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 2013 DOT code and underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear alloy top mounts heavily corroded

heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,180 miles

o\s\f tyre worn close to legal limit

rear child seat

rear child seat insecure

under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2018 75,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n\s\r brake sticking and disc showing signs of heat damage

o\s\f tyre worn close to legal limit

rear child seat

rear child seat insecure

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2017 67,618 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 67,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 61,314 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking @ fuel filter (7.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,109 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,450 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 50,450 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 44,460 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 39,784 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,994 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 YBV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

SK58 YBV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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