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YX58 UDT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,167 mi
Last recorded95,167 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 95,167 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underbody & all suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2026 95,166 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass missing (3.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underbody & all suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 93,441 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 93,012 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 92,601 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,784 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 91,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 91,186 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,570 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,273 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 81,273 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 75,287 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,288 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 69,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,253 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 46,994 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,198 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 24,144 miles

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

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 UDT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YX58 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

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

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