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YD08 HGF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,356 mi
Last recorded123,356 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 HGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 123,356 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 102,156 miles

Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering malfunctioning rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,204 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 74,315 miles

brake hose ferrules corroded

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

starter motor noisy/slow turning over

Fail 17 Mar 2017 74,315 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust gas blow from exhaust front flexi pipe

offside front washer jets poor - need cleaning out

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

starter motor noisy/slow turning over

Pass 25 Mar 2016 66,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside handbrake cable bracket broken

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside handbrake cable bracket broken

Fail 12 Mar 2016 66,165 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

items removed drivers view

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 59,855 miles

NSF OSF brake discs have slight corrosion on inner face

NSF OSF tyres wearing on inner edges

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

OSF drop link has very slight play (vehicle not raised)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 55,686 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,650 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 HGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YD08 HGF, 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 HGF registered?

YD08 HGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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