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AN08 YSM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,504 mi
Last recorded176,504 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 YSM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 176,504 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective bush ()

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

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

exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2022 171,349 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Signs of getting hot

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 161,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Oct 2020 151,936 miles

Front to centre exhaust rubber mount in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Marginal pass - Shock body badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Marginal pass - Shock body badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight misting of fuel around fuel filter

Pass 7 Nov 2019 124,989 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 124,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible through open cut between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 112,665 miles

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

exhaust corroded.

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 12 Dec 2018 112,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and gaitor split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded.

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 29 Dec 2017 108,095 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 24 Dec 2016 99,564 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 99,524 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,546 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 80,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,990 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 19 Jun 2013 62,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2013 62,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,971 miles

Nsr tyre getting low on 4mm

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,123 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 43,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AN08 YSM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AN08 YSM, 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 AN08 YSM registered?

AN08 YSM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is AN08 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 YSM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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