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OY08 YWO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

173,588 mi
Last recorded173,588 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 173,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 173,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 166,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 161,254 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 157,733 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Feb 2022 157,671 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.50 as on V.I.N. information; reading 1.63 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Feb 2021 154,626 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 152,091 miles

Steering lock malfunction warning intermittently displayed; no physical or mechanical faults found

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 14 Feb 2020 152,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering lock malfunction warning intermittently displayed; no physical or mechanical faults found

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Feb 2019 149,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 11 Feb 2019 149,084 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Nov 2017 146,350 miles

Rear Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 140,771 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,174 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 110,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 96,338 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 80,169 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,744 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,833 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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OY08 YWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OY08 YWO, 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 OY08 YWO registered?

OY08 YWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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