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YD58 WGE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,044 mi
Last recorded158,044 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 WGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 158,044 miles

Front anti roll links play

exhaust flexi leaking

oil leak

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2019 158,044 miles

Front anti roll links play

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi leaking

oil leak

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2018 142,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 132,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 118,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 101,443 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 101,443 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 95,775 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,571 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,552 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)

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 WGE 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 81.8%.

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 YD58 WGE, 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 WGE registered?

YD58 WGE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is YD58 WGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD58 WGE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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