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YD08 HGA

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,711 mi
Last recorded153,711 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 153,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 145,234 miles

Light misting around fuel filter.

Pass 6 Nov 2023 135,538 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 135,538 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 124,383 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 113,491 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorating.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,286 miles

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,077 miles

covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,362 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,362 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,616 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 57,571 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 50,313 miles

diesel filter is wet but not leaking ,filter looks new,further investigaiton required.

near side rear position lamp some bulbs inop

off side rear some stop bulbs inop

Fail 21 May 2014 43,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 43,342 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,848 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 36,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

at first brake brake padel drop dowen

Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,749 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 29,749 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 24,503 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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YD08 HGA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGA, 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 HGA registered?

YD08 HGA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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