MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR AND NSR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
UNDERSIDE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR AND NSR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
UNDERSIDE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded at front
exhaust system corroded at rear
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing suspension arm securing bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded at front
exhaust system corroded at rear
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded at front
exhaust system corroded at rear
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe to egr valve split and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes exhaust gases entering cab from exhaust pipe egr leak (6.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust system corroded at rear
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
run out in off side rear inner wheel rim
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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YD08 HFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 YD08 HFY, 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 YD08 HFY registered?
YD08 HFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is YD08 HFY safe to buy?
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