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YD58 WGY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

267,587 mi
Last recorded267,587 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 267,587 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Park brake has just passed

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

Slight corrosion starting in places underneath

o/s/f door handle sticky

Pass 21 Nov 2023 261,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

front heat shield loose

o/s/f door handle sticky

Fail 20 Nov 2023 261,508 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

front heat shield loose

o/s/f door handle sticky

Pass 24 Nov 2022 251,113 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill cover fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2022 251,113 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill cover fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 239,730 miles

Heat shield loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

o/s/f door handle sticky

Pass 23 Nov 2020 222,384 miles

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

o/s/f door handle sticky

Fail 23 Nov 2020 222,384 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f door handle sticky

Pass 25 Oct 2019 206,121 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 187,608 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front door handle sticky

Fail 25 Oct 2018 187,606 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front door handle sticky

Pass 24 Oct 2017 171,274 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f door handle sticky

Pass 4 Nov 2016 159,979 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 146,386 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 125,647 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2014 125,647 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2013 102,437 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,377 miles

1/rear tyres 3m of tread

2/slieght movement near side front link rod

3/rear brake pads getting low and brake discs wearing

Fail 6 Oct 2011 64,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 64,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 WGY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WGY, 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 WGY registered?

YD58 WGY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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