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OY08 YXL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,074 mi
Last recorded126,074 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2019 126,074 miles

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

exhaust blowing/repaired

Pass 23 Feb 2018 120,973 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 113,394 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 106,494 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,581 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,035 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,892 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,359 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,513 miles

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

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 YXL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

OY08 YXL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is OY08 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY08 YXL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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