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SK58 YCH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,215 mi
Last recorded172,215 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 YCH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 172,215 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 169,102 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 169,100 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 165,928 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 162,348 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 159,085 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 159,085 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 153,902 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 129,707 miles

Engine Management light on at time of test

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,020 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 101,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,965 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 73,724 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 73,724 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,491 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 59,404 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 YCH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCH, 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 YCH registered?

SK58 YCH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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