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YD08 HFY

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,265 mi
Last recorded150,265 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 HFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 150,265 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 150,250 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 140,471 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 133,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Aug 2021 125,518 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 125,344 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 113,299 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 103,933 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 103,932 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 93,287 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded at front

exhaust system corroded at rear

Fail 21 Aug 2018 93,287 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,870 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 52,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 45,082 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,801 miles

run out in off side rear inner wheel rim

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,569 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 19,508 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 19,508 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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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.

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