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YD58 YBF

2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,396 mi
Last recorded175,396 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt112,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 YBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Airflow 120 Dt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 175,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 168,859 miles

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

sill/underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2022 162,568 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2022 162,562 miles

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 158,652 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 156,091 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 151,071 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 144,322 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 132,733 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,823 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,771 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,758 miles

metal objects in both rear tyres in tread area

offside front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Fail 19 Apr 2014 97,458 miles

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

metal objects in both rear tyres in tread area

offside front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Fail 23 Apr 2013 81,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,710 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 67,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,602 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
8,933
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
coil spring broken 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 8
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YD58 YBF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD58 YBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YD58 YBF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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