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CY08 XYX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,336 mi
Last recorded52,336 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 XYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 52,336 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front undertray insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2026 52,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front undertray insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2024 50,953 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 49,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 48,677 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,462 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 46,164 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 44,120 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 44,120 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 42,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 40,588 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 38,679 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,468 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 36,468 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.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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CY08 XYX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CY08 XYX, 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 CY08 XYX registered?

CY08 XYX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is CY08 XYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 XYX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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