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YG58 WLA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

201,378 mi
Last recorded201,378 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 201,378 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 193,370 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 193,370 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X1 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 182,867 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 160,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 141,307 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 135,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 135,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 127,614 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 125,397 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,095 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 11,525 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 99,354 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 89,249 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 79,933 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 70,520 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 WLA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

YG58 WLA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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The MOT history for YG58 WLA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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