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PK08 PYP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,450 mi
Last recorded125,450 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 PYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 125,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 117,101 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 110,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 87,673 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 85,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,367 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,733 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,076 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 65,076 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,306 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,150 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 33,080 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,784 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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PK08 PYP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK08 PYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK08 PYP registered?

PK08 PYP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is PK08 PYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 PYP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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