MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Heat shield loose
Offside Rear Aftermarket additional exhaust silencer fitted with no heat shield
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
all brake discs are rusty
metal coolent pipe front of engine is corroded
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
all brake discs are rusty
metal coolent pipe front of engine is corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 YXC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?
OY08 YXC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is OY08 YXC safe to buy?
The MOT history for OY08 YXC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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