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YT58 YGD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

177,656 mi
Last recorded177,656 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 YGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 177,656 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 177,643 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 166,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 162,466 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 161,150 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 158,618 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 155,993 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 153,213 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 148,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 145,257 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 138,989 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 132,331 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 125,924 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 120,915 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 108,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Aug 2011 105,492 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 YGD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YGD, 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 YGD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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