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SK58 YDC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,042 mi
Last recorded139,042 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 139,042 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 139,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 131,269 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 125,205 miles

both door mirrors covers missing

car has intermittent electrical fault affecting speedo head

Fail 5 Nov 2019 125,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak macpherson strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both door mirrors covers missing

Pass 6 Nov 2018 118,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 111,688 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Fail 19 Oct 2017 111,680 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 28 Oct 2016 106,699 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Fail 28 Oct 2016 106,699 miles

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

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

N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 4 Nov 2015 100,686 miles

Nearside DOOR MIRROR DANAGED

Pass 27 Oct 2014 93,822 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,515 miles

rear brakes low

Fail 10 Oct 2012 82,249 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 82,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,069 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 YDC 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 68.8%.

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 YDC, 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 YDC registered?

SK58 YDC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is SK58 YDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 YDC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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