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M2 YBB

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,246 mi
Last recorded201,246 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 YBB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 201,246 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 198,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 190,759 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 190,759 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 186,707 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 182,205 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 183,205 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 178,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 168,335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 152,158 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 131,690 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 112,751 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 May 2015 88,407 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,471 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

front flexible brake hoses close to rubbing on brake sensors on full lock

Fail 16 Jun 2014 77,251 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

front flexible brake hoses close to rubbing on brake sensors on full lock

Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,707 miles

Offside Rear 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)

front pads worn

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,333 miles

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,203 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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M2 YBB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M2 YBB, 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 M2 YBB registered?

M2 YBB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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