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OE08 YJW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,319 mi
Last recorded97,319 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 YJW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,319 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,901 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 92,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,005 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,337 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,818 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 72,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 72,248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,557 miles

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

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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OE08 YJW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE08 YJW, 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 OE08 YJW registered?

OE08 YJW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is OE08 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 YJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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