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WJ58 YBU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,435 mi
Last recorded46,435 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 YBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 46,435 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 46,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 44,261 miles

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

advise front screen chipped

advise park brake reserve travel

Pass 11 Jan 2024 41,945 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 39,088 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 38,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 36,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 31,076 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 25,366 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2018 20,560 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 20,560 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 15,898 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 14,156 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 12,378 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 11,184 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 9,146 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 6,408 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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WJ58 YBU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WJ58 YBU, 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 WJ58 YBU registered?

WJ58 YBU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is WJ58 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ58 YBU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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