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OU08 YAF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,243 mi
Last recorded131,243 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YAF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 131,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,035 miles

front subframe slightly corroded

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 119,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle tested in wet weather

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2019 114,881 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 110,916 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 105,623 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 105,623 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 93,870 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 93,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,086 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 88,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 81,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner tread

Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,332 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,630 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 59,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,845 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,963 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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OU08 YAF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OU08 YAF, 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 OU08 YAF registered?

OU08 YAF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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