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WP57 YNU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,345 mi
Last recorded148,345 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 YNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 148,345 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 148,345 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 139,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track arm, border line pass. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 134,241 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 n/s and o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2022 128,573 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS Cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fuel Filter Corroded

General Underbody Surface Corrosion

Rear Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded.

Rear Subframe Corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 128,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS Cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fuel Filter Corroded

General Underbody Surface Corrosion

Rear Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded.

Rear Subframe Corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 122,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 122,308 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 117,038 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 117,038 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 110,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 110,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 102,340 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 93,087 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,181 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,082 miles

off side rear tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing thin inside edges 2.mm

Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,099 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2013 62,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,156 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

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 YNU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YNU, 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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WP57 YNU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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