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YY58 KXK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,692 mi
Last recorded147,692 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 KXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 147,692 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper top shocker aluminium holders breaking away .

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 145,362 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front foglamp smashed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 145,348 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken connecting rod (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front foglamp smashed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 142,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front foglamp damaged

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,832 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working half inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 136,382 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 136,241 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 , air intake pipe split (to inlet manifold) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 133,115 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 130,786 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 126,500 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 122,554 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 118,554 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 118,550 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 104,753 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 91,010 miles

front tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 25 Nov 2013 80,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 80,149 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 70,548 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,505 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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YY58 KXK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YY58 KXK, 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 YY58 KXK registered?

YY58 KXK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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