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HY57 YVZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,480 mi
Last recorded146,480 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 YVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 146,480 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 146,394 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Coolant level below minimum

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 141,330 miles

Coolant level low

Engine oil over full mark

Headlight washers inoperative

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 141,269 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

Engine oil over full mark

Headlight washers inoperative

Limited Performance message showing on Dashboard

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 130,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 123,145 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 116,335 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 116,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,387 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,687 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,269 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 75,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 62,985 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,956 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,009 miles

emmissions not detected by smoke meter

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

service indicator illuminated on dash display

stonechip in windscreen

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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HY57 YVZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HY57 YVZ, 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 HY57 YVZ registered?

HY57 YVZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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