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OU08 YAK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,494 mi
Last recorded152,494 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YAK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 152,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 144,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 141,624 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 138,275 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 138,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 132,061 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 127,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 127,205 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 123,085 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 111,111 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 also edges worn (4.1.E.1)

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Fail 24 Mar 2018 111,040 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 also edges worn (4.1.E.1)

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,125 miles

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,297 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,205 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 77,603 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,038 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,295 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,918 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 YAK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 OU08 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

OU08 YAK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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