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S50 YUM

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

164,983 mi
Last recorded164,983 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 YUM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 164,983 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 149,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 149,443 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 142,025 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 137,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mounting backet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2022 131,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also flexi slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2021 126,811 miles

Offside Rear brake lagging slightly

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2020 123,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking up in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking up in treads (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 115,891 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 101,282 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,455 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,359 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,022 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,465 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,276 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,810 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)

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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S50 YUM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S50 YUM, 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 S50 YUM registered?

S50 YUM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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