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YD08 HGX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,316 mi
Last recorded60,316 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 60,316 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 60,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 54,790 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 52,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack leaking slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,163 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive at rear of subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 50,665 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 50,483 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 50,477 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,296 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,441 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 47,365 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,926 miles

nearside rear tyre tread area cracked not deep enough to reach ply or cord

offside rear tyre tread area cracked not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,677 miles

advise slight cracking nearside rear tyre

advise slight cracking offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,667 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,108 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 38,108 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HGX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

YD08 HGX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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