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YD08 HHB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,358 mi
Last recorded137,358 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 137,358 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 124,343 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 124,341 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 120,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,859 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 106,855 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Insecure (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,417 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 98,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 83,004 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2020 83,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 71,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and scrubbing inner and outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and scrubbing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 57,728 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 57,728 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 46,483 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

engine cover-under tray fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2017 46,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

engine cover-under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 33,333 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 29,612 miles

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

offside wiper blade poor condition

Pass 6 May 2014 26,105 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 26,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2013 21,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 16,015 miles

emissions =low smoke

Fail 9 May 2012 16,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emissions =low smoke

Pass 11 May 2011 12,356 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 HHB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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