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OY08 YXM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,011 mi
Last recorded81,011 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 81,011 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 79,374 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 79,374 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,531 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 71,065 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 63,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 57,093 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 51,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 45,347 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 40,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 35,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 29,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight wear to outer edges

Pass 18 May 2012 24,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cuts on inner sidewall of nsf tyre

Pass 18 May 2011 19,343 miles

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 YXM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM registered?

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

Is OY08 YXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY08 YXM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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