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YX58 UEM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,952 mi
Last recorded83,952 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 83,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 83,948 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 83,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 82,216 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 82,212 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 78,181 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,288 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,915 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 68,276 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,244 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 68,211 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,700 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 62,523 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 60,571 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,610 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 57,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,703 miles

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,904 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 50,900 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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YX58 UEM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UEM, 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 UEM registered?

YX58 UEM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is YX58 UEM safe to buy?

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