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YD58 YAF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,154 mi
Last recorded109,154 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 109,154 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 109,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 95,865 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 95,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,172 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,195 miles

door sill covers fitted

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 YAF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD58 YAF registered?

YD58 YAF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is YD58 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD58 YAF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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