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SK58 YDL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,440 mi
Last recorded196,440 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2024 196,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre 'y' pipe for dual exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box broken off welds (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 181,477 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel mist from fuel filter housing.

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

Wipers starting to smear.

Fail 30 Nov 2023 181,477 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel mist from fuel filter housing.

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

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 26 Nov 2022 165,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 165,738 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases off side box is broken and corrodded at the y split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 145,571 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 145,571 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 141,394 miles

Exhaust front flexi in a poor condition

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 139,721 miles

Front shock casings corroded

Fuel tank filter corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 138,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 126,558 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 126,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 111,354 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 95,466 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 74,323 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2014 74,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 54,414 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,269 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,222 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 YDL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YDL, 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 YDL registered?

SK58 YDL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is SK58 YDL safe to buy?

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