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WP57 YNB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,580 mi
Last recorded173,580 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 YNB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 173,580 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2017 173,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2016 156,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulder

engine light on

Pass 13 Feb 2016 146,372 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 146,372 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,022 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 1 Oct 2013 114,330 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,089 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 166,966 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2011 121,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 121,352 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WP57 YNB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP57 YNB, 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 WP57 YNB registered?

WP57 YNB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is WP57 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP57 YNB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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