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YT58 YFP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,360 mi
Last recorded122,360 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 YFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 122,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT CORRODED (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL, POSSABLY INNER RACK JOINTS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 112,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 9 Jan 2024 101,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 94,522 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,537 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 73,512 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,858 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 65,858 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,756 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 56,756 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 49,543 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 40,986 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 34,704 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 34,477 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013
Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,523 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner/outer shoulder;

Pass 10 Aug 2011 21,438 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 YFP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YFP, 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 YT58 YFP registered?

YT58 YFP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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