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YD08 HGE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,915 mi
Last recorded144,915 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 HGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 144,915 miles

Various components corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2023 140,011 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 139,918 miles

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 135,931 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 135,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 131,736 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI WEBBING DAMAGED

Nearside HAND BRAKE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET LOOSE

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

Nearside Rear Lower COIL SPRING INSULATOR WORN

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush UPPER ALLOY MOUNTING CORRODED (5.3.2 (c))

Offside HAND BRAKE SUPPORT BRACKET LOOSE

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

Offside Rear Lower COIL SPRING INSULATOR WORN

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush UPPER ALLOY MOUNTING CORRODED (5.3.2 (c))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODING

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Pass 7 Oct 2020 126,180 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 126,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 118,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,002 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 112,002 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,372 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 107,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,034 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,111 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,117 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,409 miles

Mud making vehicle underside inspection difficult

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,899 miles

chip in front windscreen

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 HGE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 HGE, 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 HGE registered?

YD08 HGE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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