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YY58 KYC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,719 mi
Last recorded147,719 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 147,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 147,719 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 131,277 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 129,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 127,038 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 120,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 120,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,091 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 116,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 110,947 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,913 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 104,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 99,507 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,074 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 93,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,501 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 83,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,986 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,019 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 56,019 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 42,964 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,048 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 KYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YY58 KYC, 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 KYC registered?

YY58 KYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is YY58 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY58 KYC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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