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YT58 YFV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,916 mi
Last recorded158,916 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 YFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 158,916 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 158,911 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 153,016 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 147,594 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 147,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 143,662 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 134,278 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 134,278 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 114,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn SERIOUSLY on edges and close to legal limit - 225/45/17 -

Fail 22 Jul 2015 114,953 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn SERIOUSLY on edges and close to legal limit - 225/45/17 -

Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2013 79,381 miles

Nearside 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)

near side rear tyre showing signs of wear cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,721 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 YFV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT58 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

YT58 YFV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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