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YD08 HHG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,090 mi
Last recorded186,090 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 186,090 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 185,287 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 182,092 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 182,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 170,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 170,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 160,226 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 160,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 146,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management lamp on

Fail 15 Jan 2015 146,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Jan 2014 133,948 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 133,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 123,498 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 104,927 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 103,315 miles

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

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

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

front discs warn

Fail 4 Apr 2011 85,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,208 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 HHG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HHG, 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 HHG registered?

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

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The MOT history for YD08 HHG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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