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YG58 WKT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,494 mi
Last recorded161,494 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 WKT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 161,494 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 161,494 miles

Offside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2025 157,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 157,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear barely passed parking brake test (weak)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 30 May 2024 154,343 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 154,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 151,601 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 148,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 144,058 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED

OFFSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 144,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED

OFFSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 140,825 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 140,507 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 140,485 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 131,114 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 121,043 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 111,100 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 101,835 miles

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

larger wheels on rear to front

Pass 26 Jan 2015 86,590 miles

front discs worn

snow tyres fitted to front

Fail 26 Jan 2015 86,590 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

snow tyres fitted to front

Pass 17 Jan 2014 69,439 miles

snow tyres fitted to front

Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 7 Dec 2011 32,441 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 WKT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YG58 WKT, 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 WKT registered?

YG58 WKT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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