MOT Status
ValidMileage
123,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake light bulb slight discolour
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tyres damaged inner edge over read pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
minor stone chips front screen
slight wear to both front tyres on edges
both rear tyres wearing low
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OY08 YWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YWZ, 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 YWZ registered?
OY08 YWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is OY08 YWZ safe to buy?
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