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AM08 YXO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,107 mi
Last recorded136,107 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YXO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 136,107 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 125,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2020 115,603 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2020 115,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,021 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 87,020 miles

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

e.m.l. light on

Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,152 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 74,706 miles

Items removed from drivers view before testing

Fail 6 Feb 2016 74,353 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Items removed from drivers view before testing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 68,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,719 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 56,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,940 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

rear discs slightly scored

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 YXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

AM08 YXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is AM08 YXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YXO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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