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AM08 YXH

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,122 mi
Last recorded92,122 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YXH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 92,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,028 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 20 Sep 2021 87,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn showing on shaker plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn showing on shaker plate. Arm also fouling on hub, suspect ball joint incorrectly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose has been fouling on abs wiring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,042 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 80,042 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 74,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play at this time (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 71,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play at this time (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 69,356 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Both tyres cracking in the treads and looking quite old

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,998 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 68,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 61,796 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewall(not showing cords)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,567 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts in tread and sidewall not deep enough to show cords yet)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 34,567 miles

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

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

rear tyres have cuts in tread and sidewalls(not showing cords yet)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,124 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,387 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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AM08 YXH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM08 YXH, 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 AM08 YXH registered?

AM08 YXH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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