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AN08 YSY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,848 mi
Last recorded126,848 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 YSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 126,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 126,838 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 123,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm low inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm low inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm low inner (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Fail 27 Jul 2016 123,768 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm low inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 104,428 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 103,976 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre has small cuts to tread

Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,742 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

offside rear tyre has a small cut to the tread

Fail 22 Jul 2013 86,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in front tyre

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

near side rear tyre small cut to tread

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,709 miles

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

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 YSY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YSY, 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 YSY registered?

AN08 YSY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2008.

Is AN08 YSY safe to buy?

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