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Y60 PSP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

19,713 mi
Last recorded19,713 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY60 PSP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 19,713 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 19,452 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 19,368 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack arm slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 19,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Rack arm has slight play.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 19,232 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 19,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 19,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 19,030 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 19,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 18,572 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 18,217 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 17,867 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 17,394 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 17,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 16,464 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2013 15,250 miles

front near side tyre cut on side wall

Fail 5 Oct 2013 15,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front near side tyre cut on side wall

Pass 1 Oct 2012 14,278 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 12,835 miles

ADVISE N/S/F +O/S/F TYRES SPLIT ON INNER SIDEWALLS STRONG ADVISORY 235/45/17

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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Y60 PSP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y60 PSP, 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 Y60 PSP registered?

Y60 PSP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is Y60 PSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y60 PSP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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