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YG58 WKM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,047 mi
Last recorded143,047 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 WKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 143,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 141,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2024 140,164 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension components and underbody corrorded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 138,227 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 136,753 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 136,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 127,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking inner edge also has a nail inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 127,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rubbers and the exhaust have snapped (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking inner edge also has a nail inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225,45,18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 110,047 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 105,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,086 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 80,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,170 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,352 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,734 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,204 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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YG58 WKM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YG58 WKM, 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 YG58 WKM registered?

YG58 WKM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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