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YD58 YCL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,035 mi
Last recorded161,035 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 YCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 161,035 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 160,973 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 144,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 144,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 124,991 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low and the tyre is cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 112,039 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 111,957 miles

Emissions not tested engine knocking noise possible damage could occur if test carried out advise further investigation (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested/ seat folded down and not in use at time of test

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre BADLY perished and slight split in sidewalls but not exposing chords/worn low on inside edge

engine / under covers fitted restricting testers view

tyre valve stems perished

Pass 23 Jun 2020 106,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 106,927 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 103,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer door handle worn

Offside Rear tyre valve stem perished

rear tyres slight uneven wear on inner edges

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 1 Jul 2019 103,185 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre valve stem perished

rear tyres slight uneven wear on inner edges

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2016 99,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

top and bottom engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 96,994 miles

Nearside Front wheel repaired,welded

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,691 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Both front tyres worn on edges and perished

Both rear tyres feathered on ineer edges

Front brake discs badly worn

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 91,653 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 91,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 80,260 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,798 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,014 miles

Both rear tyres are showing signs of deterioration.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YCL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

YD58 YCL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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