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OY08 YWU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

212,313 mi
Last recorded212,313 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 212,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 189,700 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 169,363 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 126,174 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 126,393 miles

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear tyres worn uneven

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 126,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear tyres worn uneven

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

rear brake discs rusty

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 May 2016 107,169 miles

Engine management light on

Front tyres close to the legal limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 95,600 miles

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

eml warning light on

n/s/f fog light broke

rear discs surface corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 95,600 miles

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

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

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

eml warning light on

n/s/f fog light broke

rear discs surface corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 85,231 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

eml light on

front discs worn

Fail 1 May 2014 85,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

eml light on

front discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,036 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 15 Apr 2013 74,036 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eml light on

Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,536 miles

engine warning light on

wiper blades staring to smear screen

Fail 20 Apr 2012 62,536 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)

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

engine warning light on

wiper blades staring to smear screen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 YWU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

OY08 YWU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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