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YT58 YEY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,395 mi
Last recorded156,395 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 YEY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 156,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 147,418 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 141,742 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 129,041 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 117,934 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 117,799 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 105,229 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 94,444 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2016 87,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 79,723 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 72,076 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 72,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

eng man light on

Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,017 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,647 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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YT58 YEY 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 81.3%.

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 YT58 YEY, 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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YT58 YEY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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