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YG58 WKY

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,653 mi
Last recorded131,653 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 WKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 131,653 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 129,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 129,385 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 119,421 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,103 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,371 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,321 miles

off side front link pin showing slight movement

rear brake pads are low

Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,965 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 72,965 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,683 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 41,564 miles

n/s rear tyre slightky worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,920 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 WKY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WKY, 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 WKY registered?

YG58 WKY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is YG58 WKY safe to buy?

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