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SK58 YDJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,989 mi
Last recorded193,989 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 193,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi broken but still attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 3mm, worn on outer shoulder. 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Topped up coolant for emissions - header tank was empty

Fail 20 Aug 2024 193,984 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear axle bushes have excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi broken but still attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 3mm, worn on outer shoulder. 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Topped up coolant for emissions - header tank was empty

Pass 24 Aug 2023 182,522 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour both rear inner lamps orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 182,517 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 y xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp incorrect colour both rear inner lamps orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

coolant below min

Pass 20 Aug 2022 174,183 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 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre becoming out of shape

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 160,479 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 155,923 miles

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

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

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

the exhaust system is corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 145,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

the exhaust system is getting worn

Pass 10 Sep 2018 130,897 miles

the exhaust system is corroded.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 130,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

the exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 113,525 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

the exhaust system is corroded.

the rear brakes and near side rear brake calipers are getting worn.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,489 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 94,454 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,854 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,148 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 67,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,277 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,142 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

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 YDJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

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

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