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YX58 UDS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,307 mi
Last recorded176,307 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 UDS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 176,307 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 176,303 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 166,722 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 166,719 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 156,635 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 156,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 146,907 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 146,907 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 134,182 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ! (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 134,182 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ! (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 123,452 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 123,451 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 109,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 95,142 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,085 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 81,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Sep 2011 63,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre tread low on edges

offside rear tyre tread low on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,130 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on edges

offside rear tyre tread low on edges

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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YX58 UDS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YX58 UDS, 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 YX58 UDS registered?

YX58 UDS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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