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YD58 WGU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,399 mi
Last recorded178,399 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 178,399 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 178,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 161,429 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 143,137 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 129,968 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 126,288 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

plastic sill covers

Pass 28 Oct 2016 114,787 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 102,563 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 89,058 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 25 Oct 2013 74,938 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,865 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,286 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 27 Oct 2011 45,183 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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YD58 WGU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

YD58 WGU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is YD58 WGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD58 WGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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