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OY08 YWW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,948 mi
Last recorded137,948 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 137,948 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 137,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking at the time of test (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe has a small blow at the time of test (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 131,613 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 131,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 122,021 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 107,256 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 107,254 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 104,888 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 98,899 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 98,899 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play fouling on body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,685 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 95,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened topmount is very rough when rotated spring is catching on the turn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 87,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper top mount has roughness when rotated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,120 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear seat belt is twisted

Fail 17 Mar 2018 78,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear seat belt is twisted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,364 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Mar 2016

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Mar 2015 52,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 44,511 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly.

unable to inspect inner front brake pads.

unable to inspect inner rear brake pads.

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,763 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,222 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,316 miles

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

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 YWW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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