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YD08 HGZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,013 mi
Last recorded132,013 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 132,013 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 128,625 miles

Front Exhaust Flex deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 128,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust Flex deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 124,748 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 117,820 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 117,820 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 114,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 110,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 105,774 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,341 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 91,527 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,357 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Oct 2015 80,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,562 miles

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

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

nearside reverse lamp inop

Fail 22 Sep 2014 57,562 miles

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

nearside reverse lamp inop

Pass 16 Oct 2013 49,579 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 27,572 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 27,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 HGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

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

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