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OY08 YYD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,648 mi
Last recorded175,648 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 175,648 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 175,647 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 174,632 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear D Bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 170,724 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 165,851 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 159,885 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2018 159,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2017 141,054 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 128,330 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 128,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 116,251 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 105,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,672 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,529 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 67,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,835 miles

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)

both rear tyre wearing uneven

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 YYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

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

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