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YE08 GXY

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,898 mi
Last recorded201,898 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 GXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 201,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 187,714 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 168,416 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 157,880 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 157,878 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 9 Mar 2016 147,435 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full test of adult seat belt

Fail 2 Mar 2016 147,121 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted o/s/r not allowing full test of adult seat belt

n/s/r fog lamp bulb faded

o/s/f tyre worn low on tread and smooth on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r stop / side lamp bulbs badly faded and in need of replacement.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 147,120 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted o/s/r not allowing full test of adult seat belt

n/s/r fog lamp bulb faded

o/s/f tyre worn low on tread and smooth on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r stop / side lamp bulbs badly faded and in need of replacement.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 135,850 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 135,850 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 124,045 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread with inner edges worn smooth

Pass 20 Mar 2013 113,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Fail 20 Mar 2013 113,004 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2012 98,446 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,244 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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YE08 GXY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YE08 GXY, 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 YE08 GXY registered?

YE08 GXY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YE08 GXY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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