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Y10 PPP

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,701 mi
Last recorded158,701 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY10 PPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 158,701 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 158,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour pink (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 152,059 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 144,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 138,306 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 132,810 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 125,757 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 119,129 miles

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

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

Rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 113,439 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 113,439 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2018 104,715 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 104,715 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2017 94,866 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)

Pass 18 May 2016 83,084 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 67,756 miles

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

Offside rear door slightly damaged.

Fail 28 May 2015 67,755 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low.

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

Offside rear door slightly damaged.

Pass 24 May 2014 51,833 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,669 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

stability control system failure light on dash

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,088 miles

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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Y10 PPP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y10 PPP, 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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Y10 PPP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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