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OU08 YBL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,756 mi
Last recorded164,756 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 164,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 146,242 miles

Central Front Engine cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 142,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Engine cover fitted obscuring view of certain components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing both sides rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 129,252 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 129,230 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EGR VALVE MINOR LEAK

Pass 21 Nov 2016 120,046 miles

Both rear tyres, worn uneven

Fail 21 Nov 2016 120,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres, worn uneven

Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,254 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 109,248 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 104,651 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 100,697 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 96,455 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,211 miles

N/S/R tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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 YBL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YBL, 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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OU08 YBL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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