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RE08 YDY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,682 mi
Last recorded158,682 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 158,682 miles

Front both images are poor

Nearside Front door mirror backing broken

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken

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

Fail 23 Dec 2025 158,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose back cover. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable deteriorated.

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

both front and n/s/r. jacking pads missing.

rear heat sheild not secured.

Pass 6 Jan 2025 152,792 miles

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

battery warning light on dash

Pass 10 Jan 2024 148,509 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front subframe bracket damaged.

battery charge warning showing on dashboard.

o/s/f, n/s/f. and n/s/r. jacking pads missing.

Fail 3 Jan 2024 148,508 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both headlights. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front subframe bracket damaged.

battery charge warning showing on dashboard.

o/s/f, n/s/f. and n/s/r. jacking pads missing.

Pass 21 Dec 2022 145,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

battery light on

head light washers not working

Fail 21 Dec 2022 145,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

battery light on

head light washers not working

Pass 17 Dec 2021 141,313 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 131,158 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 131,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 118,016 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 109,031 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 109,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded and lipped , replace ASAP (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,145 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,169 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,893 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,453 miles

clamp on centre exhaust silencer cracking

long handbrake travel

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,627 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,369 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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RE08 YDY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE08 YDY, 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 RE08 YDY registered?

RE08 YDY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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