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OY08 YYC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,510 mi
Last recorded139,510 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 139,510 miles

n\s front side repeater lamp lense missing

Fail 22 Dec 2021 139,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust shield insucure front

n\s front side repeater lamp lense missing

Pass 10 Dec 2020 138,764 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 138,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 113,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

engine managment light illuminated

Fail 10 Jun 2019 113,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 20 Jun 2018 97,145 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 97,128 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine light on on dash

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,159 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,775 miles

both front tyres 3mm

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

slight exhaust blow on flexijoint

Fail 10 Mar 2015 72,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres 3mm

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

slight exhaust blow on flexijoint

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,419 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,814 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 32,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 YYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

OY08 YYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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