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OU08 YAY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,836 mi
Last recorded137,836 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 137,836 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 124,574 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 111,696 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 111,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,625 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,414 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,498 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,403 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,003 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,831 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 YAY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

OU08 YAY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is OU08 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 YAY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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