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Y90 CAR

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

69,940 mi
Last recorded69,940 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY90 CAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 69,940 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sat nav holder. O/s screen. (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 65,045 miles

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

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 8 Jan 2024 59,357 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 51,578 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 47,517 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 44,717 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2019 39,596 miles

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

both front tyres worn inside and outside edges

Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,699 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 30,376 miles

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating (damp)

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,341 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 28,341 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,823 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,556 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,288 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,020 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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Y90 CAR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol 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 Y90 CAR, 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 Y90 CAR registered?

Y90 CAR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is Y90 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y90 CAR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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