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AM08 YXP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,034 mi
Last recorded153,034 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YXP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 153,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 153,023 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 142,537 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 136,069 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 132,066 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 118,310 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 110,619 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 110,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 104,060 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 104,060 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 96,918 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 86,657 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 77,228 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 68,754 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 66,245 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 53,903 miles

Vehicle only just met front brake imbalance requirements

both rear tyres worn and stepped on inner edges

Fail 30 May 2012 53,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn and stepped on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,128 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 YXP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 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 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

AM08 YXP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AM08 YXP safe to buy?

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