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AM08 YXN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,272 mi
Last recorded150,272 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 150,272 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 143,203 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2023 135,367 miles

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2023 135,366 miles

Nearside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2022 135,297 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached not connected (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,931 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 118,249 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 118,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 109,105 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 108,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 92,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,426 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,134 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,338 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,335 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,800 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,087 miles

front wiper blades poor

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,433 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 50,053 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 YXN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 AM08 YXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 YXN registered?

AM08 YXN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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