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YD58 WFV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,157 mi
Last recorded155,157 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 WFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 155,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 154,812 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 148,958 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 148,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 142,518 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake discs pitted and scored

Fail 2 Nov 2017 142,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 132,486 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 123,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/zr18 (4.1.E.1)

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

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

Fail 2 Nov 2015 123,604 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary safety cach (8.4.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/zr18 (4.1.E.1)

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

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

Pass 16 Oct 2014 115,935 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 115,935 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 105,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 105,893 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,809 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,179 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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YD58 WFV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD58 WFV, 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 YD58 WFV registered?

YD58 WFV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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