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EU08 YOE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,451 mi
Last recorded106,451 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YOE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 106,451 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 92,633 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,382 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 88,377 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,559 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 81,843 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,179 miles

Emissions too Clean

Exhaust System Slightly Rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,700 miles

under tray fitted

engine cover fitted

emission too clean for reading

Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,266 miles

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,598 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body heat shield loose

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,649 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 61,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top mounts noisey on lock to lock

front and rear brake pads getting low

front wipers smearing

rear brake disc worn

Fail 20 Mar 2015 50,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top mounts noisey on lock to lock

front and rear brake pads getting low

front wipers smearing

rear brake disc worn

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

body sill covers fitted

cuts in outer sidewall of front nearside tyre

emissions too clean to register

offside rear tyre 6 years old

offside rear tyre age cracked

offside rear tyre only just on legal limit

rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,525 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,871 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low 2mm

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,142 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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EU08 YOE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EU08 YOE, 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 EU08 YOE registered?

EU08 YOE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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