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AN08 YSW

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,227 mi
Last recorded128,227 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 YSW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 128,227 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 128,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2025 124,579 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 124,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cuts in the tread exposing cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre is out of shape

Pass 20 Sep 2024 111,895 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 111,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside stop lamp showing white

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,112 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 80,090 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged,poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,138 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 64,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 64,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 57,567 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,420 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 42,035 miles

front brake pads worn

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking & perishing

Fail 26 Jun 2015 36,594 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking & perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,085 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,345 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,167 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,237 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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AN08 YSW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AN08 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

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

Is AN08 YSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 YSW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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